Word: synganglion
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: syn
gang
li
on
Definition: A nerve mass located near the esophagus in certain ticks.
Morphemes:
Affix: syn-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: identical
Etymology Compounds: Affix: συν-
Language: grc
Decoded: sun-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: indicates completeness
Affix: ganglion
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An encapsulated collection of nerve cell bodies, typically linked by synapses, and often forming a swelling on a nerve fiber.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: γᾰγγλῐ́ον
Language: grc
Decoded: gagglion
Meaning: encysted tumour on a tendon or aponeurosis