Word: adenomyomas
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: a
de
no
my
o
mas
Definition: Plural of adenomyoma; a tumor (-oma) including components derived from glands (adeno-) and muscle (-my-)
Morphemes:
Affix: adeno-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: adenoid; a collection of lymphatic tissue in the throat behind the uvula (on the posterior wall and roof of the nasopharynx)
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἀδήν
Language: grc
Decoded: aden
Meaning: gland
Affix: myo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: muscle.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: μῦς
Language: grc
Decoded: mus
Meaning: mouse; muscle
Affix: -oma
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forming nouns indicating tumors or masses, which may be benign or cancerous (malignant).
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -μα
Language: grc
Decoded: -ma
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to verbal stems to form neuter nouns denoting the result or effect of an action, a particular instance of an action, or the object of an action
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form plurals of foreign words, to clarify pronunciation, such as “banana’s” or “pasta’s”.