Word: transscleral
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: transscler
al
Definition: Across the sclera, or white, of the eye
Morphemes:
Affix: trans-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Across, through, over, beyond, to or on the other side of, outside of.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: trāns
Language: la
Decoded: trans
Meaning: across, on the far side, beyond
Affix: sclera
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The white of the eye. It is the tough outer coat of the eye that covers the eyeball except for the cornea.
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.