Word: postpyloric
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: post
py
lo
ic
Definition: posterior to the pylorus
Morphemes:
Affix: post-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: behind
Etymology Compounds: Affix: post
Language: la
Decoded: post
Meaning: after, behind
Affix: pylorus
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: In vertebrates, including humans, a zone at the lower end of the stomach that leads to and opens into the duodenum.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: πύλη
Language: grc
Decoded: pule
Meaning: door, gate
Affix: οὖρος
Language: grc
Decoded: ouros
Meaning: guard
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