Word: osteofluorochrome
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: o
steo
fluo
ro
chrome
Definition: A form of fluorochrome used to stain bone tissue
Morphemes:
Affix: osteo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: bone
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὀστέον
Language: grc
Decoded: osteon
Meaning: bone
Affix: fluoro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: fluorine; a nonmetallic univalent element belonging to the halogens; usually a yellow irritating toxic flammable gas; a powerful oxidizing agent; recovered from fluorite or cryolite or fluorapatite
Affix: -chrome
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: various pigments