Word: merocyte
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: me
ro
cyte
Definition: Any cell formed by division of a meroblastic ovum
Morphemes:
Affix: mero-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: part
Etymology Compounds: Affix: μείρομαι
Language: grc
Decoded: meiromai
Meaning: to receive as ones portion
Affix: -ος
Language: grc
Decoded: -os
Meaning: neuter noun
Affix: -cyte
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form cell names and classifications for mature cells.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κύτος
Language: grc
Decoded: kutos
Meaning: vessel, jar