Word: striatonigral
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: stri
a
to
ni
gral
Definition: Relating to the striatum and substantia nigra
Morphemes:
Affix: striato-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: striatum; a striped mass of white and grey matter located in front of the thalamus in each cerebral hemisphere; consists of the caudate nucleus and the lenticular nucleus
Affix: nigra
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A black person; a person with dark skin who comes from Africa (or whose ancestors came from Africa)
Affix: -al
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to. Adjectival 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.