Word: bronchoconstrictive
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: bron
cho
con
stric
tive
Definition: That produces bronchoconstriction; the constriction of the airways in the lungs due to the tightening of surrounding smooth muscle, with consequent coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath
Morphemes:
Affix: broncho-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: relating to bronchi and the airways
Affix: constrict
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To coil around (prey) in order to asphyxiate it.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: cōnstrictus
Language: la
Decoded: constrictus
Meaning: compressed, contracted
Affix: -ive
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: An adjective suffix signifying relating or belonging to, of the nature of, tending to, or serving to; as: affirmative, active, conclusive, corrective, diminutive.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ivus
Language: la
Decoded: -ivus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Adjective suffix.