Word: microtome
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: mi
cro
tome
Definition: A special instrument that produces very thin slices of plant and animal tissues, for later examination by light microscope or electron microscope.
Morphemes:
Affix: micro
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Small, relatively small; used to contrast levels of the noun modified.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: μικρός
Language: grc
Decoded: mikros
Meaning: small
Affix: -tome
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: An instrument for cutting.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -τομον
Language: grc
Decoded: -tomon
Meaning: that cuts