Word: exocytoplasmic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: e
xo
cyt
op
las
mic
Definition: Situated outside of the cytoplasm; the protoplasm of a cell excluding the nucleus; is full of proteins that control cell metabolism
Morphemes:
Affix: exo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: outside; external
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἔξω
Language: grc
Decoded: exo
Meaning: outer; external
Affix: cyto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: cell.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κύτος
Language: grc
Decoded: kutos
Meaning: container, receptacle
Affix: plasm
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: protoplasm; the substance of a living cell (including cytoplasm and nucleus)
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