Word: prebronchial
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: pre
bron
chi
al
Definition: Situated in front of the bronchus; applied especially to an air sac on either side of the esophagus of birds.
Morphemes:
Affix: pre-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Before; physically in front of; anterior.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: prae-
Language: la
Decoded: prae-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: before; in front
Affix: bronchus
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Either of two airways, which are primary branches of the trachea, leading directly into the lungs.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: βρόγχος
Language: grc
Decoded: brogkhos
Meaning: trachea; throat
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.