Word: paranode
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pa
ra
node
Definition: The edge of the node of Ranvier of a myelinated axon (between the node and the juxtaparanode).
Morphemes:
Affix: para-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: beside, near, alongside; throughout
Etymology Compounds: Affix: παρά
Language: grc
Decoded: para
Meaning: beside; next to, near, from; against, contrary to
Affix: node
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A leaf node; the small swelling that is the part of a plant stem from which one or more leaves emerge
Etymology Compounds: Affix: nōdus
Language: la
Decoded: nodus
PoS: Noun
Meaning: a knot (in wood)