Word: pharyngoscope
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pha
ryn
go
scope
Definition: An instrument used to examine the pharynx.
Morphemes:
Affix: pharyngo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: relating to the pharynx; the passage to the stomach and lungs; in the front part of the neck below the chin and above the collarbone
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φάρυγξ
Language: grc
Decoded: pharugx
Meaning: throat
Affix: -scope
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to make terms denoting an instrument used for viewing or examination.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: σκοπός
Language: grc
Decoded: skopos
Meaning: watcher
Affix: -έω
Language: grc
Decoded: -eo
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form verbs from nouns, adjectives and other verbs. Often, not always, added to the stems of thematic nouns or adjectives in -ος.