mega-, meg-
(Greek: large, great, big, powerful)
When measuring in the metric [decimal] system, it means a million [U.S.] or millionfold [U.K.]: 106 [1 000 000]. The metric symbol for mega- is M.
megacycle
megadactyl
Characterized by an abnormal enlargement of one or more digits (fingers or toes).
megadactylia
An abnormal size of one or more digits (fingers and/or toes).
megadactylism
Relating to an excessive size of one or more fingers and/or toes.
megadactyly
A condition characterized by the enlargement of one or more digits (fingers or toes).
megaderm
megadont
megadontic
megadontism
megadyne
megaelectron
megaelectronvoltcurie
megaelectrovolt
megaerg
megaesophagus
Failure of the esophagogastric sphincter to relax with swallowing, as a result of the degeneration of the ganglion cells in the wall of the organ.
The thoracic esophagus also loses its normal peristaltic activity and becomes dilated. Also called, cardiospasm.
Specifically, failure of the esophagogastric sphincter to relax when swallowing, because of the degeneration of ganglion cells in the wall of the organ.
Related "big, large, great" words:
grand-;
macro-;
magni-;
major-;
maxi-;
megalo-.
Related "metric" families:
yotta;
zetta;
exa;
peta;
tera;
giga;
kilo;
hecto;
deka;
deci;
centi;
milli;
micro;
nano;
pico;
femto;
atto;
zepto;
yocto.
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