Word: vasoconstrictor
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: vas
o
con
stric
tor
Definition: Any substance that causes vasoconstriction.
Morphemes:
Affix: vaso-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Pertaining to blood vessels or the vascular system.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: vās
Language: la
Decoded: vas
PoS: Noun
Meaning: vessel, container, dish
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: -or
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Creates an agent noun, indicating a person who does something.