Word: postductal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: post
duc
tal
Definition: Distal to or downstream of a ductus (for example, the ductus arteriosus).
Morphemes:
Affix: post-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: behind
Etymology Compounds: Affix: post
Language: la
Decoded: post
Meaning: after, behind
Affix: duct
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: to enclose in a duct
Etymology Compounds: Affix: dūcō
Language: la
Decoded: duco
Meaning: to lead, conduct, draw
Affix: -tus
Language: la
Decoded: -tus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms the past participle of verbs.
Affix: -al
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to. Adjectival suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form. Often added to words of Latin origin, but used with other words also.