Word: metaxylem
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: me
ta
xylem
Definition: The part of xylem, developing after protoxylem, that has larger cells and vessels.
Morphemes:
Affix: meta-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Relating to metabolism; the organic processes (in a cell or organism) that are necessary for life
Affix: xylem
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A vascular tissue in land plants primarily responsible for the distribution of water and minerals taken up by the roots; also the primary component of wood.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ξύλον
Language: grc
Decoded: xulon
Meaning: wood