Word: iridocorneal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: i
ri
do
cor
neal
Definition: Pertaining to the iris and cornea.
Morphemes:
Affix: irido-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Alternative form of irid-. Relating to the iris.
Affix: cornea
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The transparent layer making up the outermost front part of the eye, covering the iris, pupil, and anterior chamber.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: cornea tela
Language: la
Decoded: cornea tela
Meaning: horny tissue
Affix: -al
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to. Adjectival 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.