Word: corneodesmosomes
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: cor
ne
odes
mo
somes
Definition: Plural of corneodesmosome. Any of a class of proteins that hold corneocytes together; their degradation leads to desquamation
Morphemes:
Affix: corneo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: cornea; the transparent dome-shaped anterior portion of the outer covering of the eye; it covers the iris and pupil and is continuous with the sclera
Affix: desmosome
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A structural unit that functions in the adhesion of cells to form tissue
Etymology Compounds: Affix: δέω
Language: grc
Decoded: deo
Meaning: I bind
Affix: -μός
Language: grc
Decoded: -mos
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms abstract nouns.
Affix: -some
Language: en
Decoded: -some
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Body.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).