Word: microscalpel
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: mi
cro
scal
pel
Definition: A tool used to cut or remove parts of an individual cell.
Morphemes:
Affix: micro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Very small.
Affix: scalpel
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A small straight knife with a very sharp blade used for surgery, dissection and craftwork.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: scalpellum
Language: la
Decoded: scalpellum
PoS: Noun
Meaning: grafting knife