Myoelastic
/ˌmaɪ.oʊ.ɪˈlæstɪk/noun
Relating to the interaction between muscle activity and elastic forces, especially in the movement or vibration of vocal folds.
Did you know?In voice science, the myoelastic-aerodynamic theory explains phonation as the interaction of vocal-fold muscle control, tissue elasticity, and airflow—not simply the folds being consciously opened and closed.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*muH́s
“Mouse; a small animal associated with quick movement and possibly muscle-like form”
Ancient Greek
Greek
μῦς (mys)
“Mouse; later, by resemblance, muscle”
Ancient Greek
Greek
μυο- (myo-)
“Combining form meaning muscle”
17th Century
English
elastic
“Able to spring back or recover its shape; from Greek elastos, “driven” or “propelled””
19th–20th Century
Scientific English
myoelastic
“Combining myo- with elastic to describe muscle-related elastic action, especially in physiology and voice research”
Modern English
English
myoelastic
“Relating to the muscular and elastic forces involved in tissue movement or vibration”
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