Word: psammomatous
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: psa
mmo
ma
tous
Definition: Of or pertaining to psammomas; a tumor derived from fibrous tissue of the meninges or choroid plexus or certain other structures associated with the brain; characterized by sandlike particles
Morphemes:
Affix: psammo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Pertaining to sand. French writer known for works concerning women's rights and independence (1804-1876)
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ψάμμος
Language: grc
Decoded: psammos
Meaning: sand
Affix: -oma
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forming nouns indicating tumors or masses, which may be benign or cancerous (malignant).
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -μα
Language: grc
Decoded: -ma
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to verbal stems to form neuter nouns denoting the result or effect of an action, a particular instance of an action, or the object of an action
Affix: -ous
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns, to denote possession or presence of a quality in any degree, commonly in abundance.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ōsus
Language: la
Decoded: -osus
Meaning: full, full of