Word: presystolic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: pre
sys
to
ic
Definition: Preceding the systole or contraction of the heart; relating to presystole
Morphemes:
Affix: pre-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Before; physically in front of; anterior.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: prae-
Language: la
Decoded: prae-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: before; in front
Affix: systole
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The rhythmic contraction of the heart, by which blood is driven through the arteries.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: σύν
Language: grc
Decoded: sun
Meaning: together
Affix: στέλλω
Language: grc
Decoded: stello
Meaning: to send
Affix: -ic
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning “of or pertaining to”.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -icus
Language: la
Decoded: -icus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: belonging to