Word: proplatelet
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pro
plate
let
Definition: A portion of a megakaryocyte which is broken off to form a platelet.
Morphemes:
Affix: pro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: in front of
Affix: plate
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A tectonic plate. Any of several large pieces of the Earth's lithosphere which participate in plate tectonics.
Affix: -let
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: piece; as in a suit of armor for example.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ellus
Language: la
Decoded: -ellus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form a diminutive of a noun, indicating small size or youth.
Affix: -et
Language: frm
Decoded: -et
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form a diminutive, masculine noun.