Word: tectopontine
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: tec
to
pon
tine
Definition: Relating to the tectum and the pons
Morphemes:
Affix: tecto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: tectum. The dorsal portion of the midbrain of vertebrates; in mammals, containing the superior colliculus and inferior colliculus
Affix: pontine
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Of or pertaining to the pons in the brain stem.