Word: oncostain
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: on
co
stain
Definition: A substance that stains cancerous tissue (in microscopic examination)
Morphemes:
Affix: onco-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Pertaining to tumors; an abnormal new mass of tissue that serves no purpose
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὄγκος
Language: grc
Decoded: ogkos
Meaning: lump, mass, bulk
Affix: stain
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A substance used to soak into a surface and colour it.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: des-
Language: fro
Decoded: des-
Meaning: dis-, de-, un-
Affix: teindre
Language: fro
Decoded: teindre
Meaning: to dye