Word: docosanol
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: do
co
sa
nol
Definition: A saturated aliphatic alcohol containing 22 carbon atoms, used mainly as an antiviral agent, specifically for treatment of cold sores
Morphemes:
Affix: docosa-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: twenty-two
Etymology Compounds: Affix: δύο
Language: grc
Decoded: duo
PoS: Numeral
Meaning: : two
Affix: εἴκοσι
Language: grc
Decoded: eikosi
PoS: Numeral
Meaning: twenty
Affix: -ane
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A saturated hydrocarbon; an alkane.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ānus
Language: la
Decoded: -anus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to; -ian; usually indicates a relationship of position, possession, or origin.
Affix: -ol
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: An alcohol or phenol.