Word: dorsomedial
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: dor
so
me
di
al
Definition: Both dorsal and medial in location; thus, central and toward the back
Morphemes:
Affix: dorso-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: The back; the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
Etymology Compounds: Affix: dorsum
Language: la
Decoded: dorsum
Meaning: back
Affix: medial
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Situated in or near the middle; not at either end.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: medius
Language: la
Decoded: medius
Meaning: that is in the middle or midst
Affix: -ālis
Language: la
Decoded: -alis
Meaning: -al