Word: supranigral
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: su
pra
ni
gral
Definition: Above the substantia nigra; a layer of deeply pigmented grey matter in the midbrain; associated with the striate body; is involved in metabolic disturbances associated with Parkinson's disease and with Huntington's disease
Morphemes:
Affix: supra-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: above, over, on top
Etymology Compounds: Affix: suprā
Language: la
Decoded: supra
Meaning: above, over, beyond
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.