Word: mucogingival
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: mu
co
gin
gi
val
Definition: Relating to the mucosa and gingiva.
Morphemes:
Affix: muco-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: mucus
Affix: gingiva
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The gum, consisting of the tissue surrounding the roots of the teeth and covering the jawbone.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: gingiva
Language: la
Decoded: gingiva
Meaning: gums
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.