Word: hypoadrenal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: hy
po
a
dre
nal
Definition: Relating to hypoadrenalism; a glandular disorder caused by failure of function of the cortex of the adrenal gland and marked by anemia and prostration with brownish skin
Morphemes:
Affix: hypo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: hypo-
Affix: adrenal
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Pertaining to the adrenal glands or their secretions.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ad-
Language: la
Decoded: ad-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: usually prefixed to verbs, in which cases it often has the effect of intensifying the verbal action
Affix: renal
Language: la
Decoded: renal
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Pertaining to the kidneys; either of two bean-shaped excretory organs that filter wastes (especially urea) from the blood and excrete them and water in urine