Word: stichocytes
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: sti
cho
cytes
Definition: Plural of stichocyte; glandular unicellular cells arranged in a row along the posterior portion of the oesophagus, each of which communicates by a single pore with the lumen of the oesophagus
Morphemes:
Affix: sticho-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Concerning rows or lines, such as lines of poetry.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: στίχος
Language: grc
Decoded: stikhos
Meaning: line, row, verse
Affix: -cyte
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form cell names and classifications for mature cells.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κύτος
Language: grc
Decoded: kutos
Meaning: vessel, jar
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the plural of nouns that correctly take just an "s" in the plural. See greengrocer’s apostrophe.