Word: hyalocyte
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: hy
a
lo
cyte
Definition: One of the cells, in the vitreous body of the eye, that may produce hyaluronic acid and collagen.
Morphemes:
Affix: hyalo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: glass
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὕαλος
Language: grc
Decoded: ualos
Meaning: glass
Affix: -cyte
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form cell names and classifications for mature cells.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κύτος
Language: grc
Decoded: kutos
Meaning: vessel, jar