Word: periglandular
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: per
i
glan
du
lar
Definition: Surrounding a gland or glands.
Morphemes:
Affix: peri-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: around or surrounding
Etymology Compounds: Affix: περί
Language: grc
Decoded: peri
Meaning: about, around
Affix: glandular
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Pertaining to a gland or glands; any of various organs that synthesize substances needed by the body and release it through ducts or directly into the bloodstream
Etymology Compounds: Affix: glāns
Language: la
Decoded: glans
PoS: Noun
Meaning: acorn, nut; any acorn-shaped fruit; beechnut, chestnut
Affix: -ula
Language: la
Decoded: -ula
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Noun suffix denoting instrument.