Word: microchromosomes
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: mi
cro
chro
mo
somes
Definition: Plural of microchromosome. A very small chromosome found in birds and some reptiles
Morphemes:
Affix: micro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Very small.
Affix: chromo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: chromatin; the readily stainable substance of a cell nucleus consisting of DNA and RNA and various proteins; during mitotic division it condenses into chromosomes
Affix: -some
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Chromosome.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form plurals of foreign words, to clarify pronunciation, such as “banana’s” or “pasta’s”.