Word: epithelioid
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: ep
i
the
li
oid
Definition: Of, pertaining to, or resembling epithelium
Morphemes:
Affix: epithelium
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A membranous tissue composed of one or more layers of cells which forms the covering of most internal and external surfaces of the body and its organs: internally including the lining of vessels and other small cavities, and externally being the skin.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἐπί
Language: grc
Decoded: epi
Meaning: on, atop, epi-
Affix: θηλή
Language: grc
Decoded: thele
Meaning: nipple
Affix: -ium
Language: en
Decoded: -ium
Meaning: aggregation
Affix: -oid
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of similar form to, but not the same as. Having the likeness of. Forms adjectives and nouns.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: εἶδος
Language: grc
Decoded: eidos
Meaning: form, appearance
Affix: -ής
Language: grc
Decoded: -es
Meaning: -ής