Word: statocyte
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: sta
to
cyte
Definition: A cell containing statoliths, thought to be involved in gravitropic perception in plants.
Morphemes:
Affix: stato-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: organs or other structures that maintain equilibrium or orientation in organisms.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: στατός
Language: grc
Decoded: statos
Meaning: standing
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