Word: exocortical
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: e
xo
cor
ti
cal
Definition: Outside the cortex.
Morphemes:
Affix: exo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: outside; external
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἔξω
Language: grc
Decoded: exo
Meaning: outer; external
Affix: cortical
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Pertaining to the cortex of a stem or root—the tissue that lies inward from the epidermis, but exterior to the vascular tissue.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: cortex
Language: la
Decoded: cortex
Meaning: bark