Word: retroglandular
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: re
tro
glan
du
lar
Definition: Behind a gland
Morphemes:
Affix: retro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Behind.
Affix: glandular
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Pertaining to a gland or glands; any of various organs that synthesize substances needed by the body and release it through ducts or directly into the bloodstream
Etymology Compounds: Affix: glāns
Language: la
Decoded: glans
PoS: Noun
Meaning: acorn, nut; any acorn-shaped fruit; beechnut, chestnut
Affix: -ula
Language: la
Decoded: -ula
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Noun suffix denoting instrument.