Word: metroscope
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: met
ro
scope
Definition: A modification of the stethoscope, for directly auscultating the uterus from the vagina.
Morphemes:
Affix: metro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Relating to the uterus; a hollow muscular organ in the pelvic cavity of females; contains the developing fetus
Affix: -scope
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to make terms denoting an instrument used for viewing or examination.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: σκοπός
Language: grc
Decoded: skopos
Meaning: watcher
Affix: -έω
Language: grc
Decoded: -eo
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form verbs from nouns, adjectives and other verbs. Often, not always, added to the stems of thematic nouns or adjectives in -ος.