mast-

See also: mast, Mast, MAST, mást, and måst

English

Etymology 1

From Ancient Greek μάσταξ (mástax, “jaws, what chews”)

Prefix

mast-

1. mastoid process.

Derived terms

• mastoid

Related terms

• mastoidal
• mastoidectomy
• mastoiditis

Etymology 2

From Ancient Greek μαστός (mastós, “breast”)

Prefix

mast-

1. Relating to a breast or nipple.
2. Relating to homologous mammary organs, such as udders.

Derived terms

• mastectomy
• mastoplasty

Anagrams

• ASTM, ATMs, MTAs, Mats, Stam, amts, mats, stam, tams