Word: adrenomedullary
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: ad
re
nome
du
lla
ry
Definition: Of or relating to the adrenal medulla; the medulla of the adrenal gland; secretes epinephrine
Morphemes:
Affix: adreno-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Relating to the adrenal gland; either of a pair of complex endocrine glands situated near the kidney
Affix: medulla
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The medulla oblongata; a long stem-like structure which makes up the lower part of the brainstem
Etymology Compounds: Affix: medulla
Language: la
Decoded: medulla
Meaning: pith, marrow
Affix: -ary
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: of or pertaining to; adjective suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form. Often added to words of Latin origin, but used with other words also.