Word: costimulatory
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: co
sti
mu
la
to
ry
Definition: Of or pertaining to co-stimulation. The requirement of T cells for two signals in order to become fully activated.
Morphemes:
Affix: co-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: partner or subordinate in an activity
Etymology Compounds: Affix: co-
Language: la
Decoded: co-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: partner or subordinate in an activity
Affix: stimulate
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To arouse an organism to functional activity.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: stimulus
Language: la
Decoded: stimulus
Meaning: goad
Affix: -or
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Creates an agent noun, indicating a person who does something.
Affix: -y
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to verbs to form adjectives meaning "inclined to".