Word: protoreceptors
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pro
to
re
cep
tors
Definition: Plural of protoreceptor. A nerve ending or similar group of specialist cells that are sensitive to light.
Morphemes:
Affix: proto
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Prototypical; preceding the proper beginning of something
Affix: receptor
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any specialized cell or structure that responds to sensory stimuli.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: receptor
Language: la
Decoded: receptor
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any specialized cell or structure that responds to sensory stimuli.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).