Word: trichocyte
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: tri
cho
cyte
Definition: Any of the specialized epithelial cells from which hairs grow.
Morphemes:
Affix: tricho-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Forming words related to hair.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: θρίξ
Language: grc
Decoded: thrix
Meaning: hair
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