Word: perineuronal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: per
i
neu
ro
nal
Definition: Surrounding a neuron
Morphemes:
Affix: peri-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: around or surrounding
Etymology Compounds: Affix: περί
Language: grc
Decoded: peri
Meaning: about, around
Affix: neuron
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A cell of the nervous system, which conducts nerve impulses; consisting of an axon and several dendrites. Neurons are connected by synapses.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: νεῦρον
Language: grc
Decoded: neuron
Meaning: nerve
Affix: -al
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forming nouns, especially of verbal action.