Word: preosteoclast
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pre
o
ste
o
clast
Definition: A type of cell that develops into an osteoclast
Morphemes:
Affix: pre-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Before; physically in front of; anterior.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: prae-
Language: la
Decoded: prae-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: before; in front
Affix: osteo-
Language: en
Meaning: bone
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὀστέον
Language: grc
Decoded: osteon
Meaning: bone
Affix: -clast
Language: en
Meaning: break
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κλαστός
Language: grc
Decoded: klastos
Meaning: broken