Word: vasoconstricts
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: va
so
con
stricts
Definition: Third-person singular of vasoconstrict. To undergo, or cause to undergo, vasoconstriction.
Morphemes:
Affix: vaso-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Pertaining to blood vessels or the vascular system.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: vās
Language: la
Decoded: vas
PoS: Noun
Meaning: vessel, container, dish
Affix: constrict
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To coil around (prey) in order to asphyxiate it.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: cōnstrictus
Language: la
Decoded: constrictus
Meaning: compressed, contracted
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the third-person singular indicative present tense of verbs.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -es
Language: enm
Decoded: -es
Meaning: third person singular ending of verbs