Word: fibroid
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: fi
broid
Definition: A benign tumour of the uterus that is composed of either fibrous connective tissue or muscle.
Morphemes:
Affix: fibro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: fibre/fiber; fibrous
Affix: -oid
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of similar form to, but not the same as. Having the likeness of. Forms adjectives and nouns.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: εἶδος
Language: grc
Decoded: eidos
Meaning: form, appearance
Affix: -ής
Language: grc
Decoded: -es
Meaning: -ής