Word: squamocolumnar
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: squa
mo
co
lum
nar
Definition: Of or pertaining to a junction between stratified squamous epithelium and columnar epithelium
Morphemes:
Affix: squamo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: squamous; squamosal
Affix: column
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Something having similar vertical form or structure to the things mentioned above, such as a spinal column.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: columna
Language: la
Decoded: columna
Meaning: a column, pillar, post
Affix: -ar
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of, near, or pertaining to; adjective suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form. Often added to words of Latin origin, but used with other words also.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -āris
Language: la
Decoded: -aris
Meaning: of, pertaining to