Word: downcodes
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: down
codes
Definition: Third-person singular of downcode. To change the diagnostic code of a patient's condition to a code for which a smaller amount will be billed.
Morphemes:
Affix: down-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: decrease
Affix: code
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To call a hospital emergency code.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the third-person singular indicative present tense of verbs.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -es
Language: enm
Decoded: -es
Meaning: third person singular ending of verbs