Word: sphygmoscope
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: sphyg
mo
scope
Definition: A sphygmograph; was a mechanical device used to measure blood pressure in the mid-19th century
Morphemes:
Affix: sphygmo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: sphygm- + -o-
Affix: -scope
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to make terms denoting an instrument used for viewing or examination.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: σκοπός
Language: grc
Decoded: skopos
Meaning: watcher
Affix: -έω
Language: grc
Decoded: -eo
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form verbs from nouns, adjectives and other verbs. Often, not always, added to the stems of thematic nouns or adjectives in -ος.