Word: mucociliary
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: mu
co
ci
li
a
ry
Definition: Of or pertaining to the action of cilia in transporting mucus.
Morphemes:
Affix: muco-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: mucus
Affix: cilium
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Hairs or similar protrusions along the margin of an organ.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: cilium
Language: la
Decoded: cilium
Meaning: eyelid
Affix: -ary
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: of or pertaining to; adjective 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.