Word: cerebromicroembolism
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: cer
e
bro
mi
cro
em
bo
lism
Definition: A microembolism in the brain
Morphemes:
Affix: cerebro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: cerebrum; anterior portion of the brain consisting of two hemispheres; dominant part of the brain in humans
Affix: micro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Very small.
Affix: embolism
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An obstruction or occlusion of an artery by an embolus, that is by a blood clot, air bubble or other matter that has been transported by the blood stream.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἐμβολισμός
Language: grc
Decoded: embolismos
Meaning: intercalary