hy-

1 of 2

combining form

variants or hyo-

1

: connecting with the hyoid arch

hyoglossus

2

: hyoid and

hyothyroid

hy

2 of 2

abbreviation

1

heavy

2

henry

Word History

Etymology

Combining form

New Latin, from Greek hyo- upsilon (Υ, υ), from y, hy upsilon

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