Word: Scutoid
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: scu
toid
Definition: The gene affected by the mutation in D. melanogaster, or analogous genes in other species.
Morphemes:
Affix: scutellum
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A grass seed cotyledon that is highly modified for absorption.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: scutum
Language: la
Decoded: scutum
Meaning: shield
Affix: -oid
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of similar form to, but not the same as. Having the likeness of. Forms adjectives and nouns.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: εἶδος
Language: grc
Decoded: eidos
Meaning: form, appearance
Affix: -ής
Language: grc
Decoded: -es
Meaning: -ής