Word: peristimulus
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: per
i
sti
mu
lus
Definition: Around the time of a stimulus, when neurons fire.
Morphemes:
Affix: peri-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: around or surrounding
Etymology Compounds: Affix: περί
Language: grc
Decoded: peri
Meaning: about, around
Affix: stimulus
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Something external that elicits or influences a physiological or psychological activity or response.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: stimulus
Language: la
Decoded: stimulus
Meaning: goad, prick