Word: craniomaxillofacial
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: cra
ni
o
ma
xi
llo
fa
cial
Definition: Relating to the whole area of the mouth, jaws, face, skull, and associated structures.
Morphemes:
Affix: cranio-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: cranium; the part of the skull that encloses the brain
Affix: maxillo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Of, or relating to, the maxilla.
Affix: face
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The front part of the head of a human or other animal, featuring the eyes, nose and mouth, and the surrounding area.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: faciēs
Language: la
Decoded: facies
Meaning: form, appearance
Affix: -ial
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms an adjective from a noun.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ālis
Language: la
Decoded: -alis
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives of relationship from nouns or numerals.