Word: phenylephedrine
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: phe
nyle
phe
drine
Definition: Phenylephrine; a powerful vasoconstrictor used to dilate the pupils and relieve nasal congestion
Morphemes:
Affix: phenyl
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A univalent hydrocarbon radical (C6H5) formally derived from benzene by the removal of a hydrogen atom, and the basis of an immense number of aromatic derivatives.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φαίνω
Language: grc
Decoded: phaino
Meaning: shining
Affix: ephedra
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A stimulant derived from the plant Ephedra sinica used in traditional Chinese herbal medicine and in over-the-counter weight-loss aids.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἐπί
Language: grc
Decoded: epi
Meaning: upon
Affix: ἕδρα
Language: grc
Decoded: edra
Meaning: seat
Affix: -ine
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form names of chemical substances, especially basic (alkaline) substances, alkaloidal substances, or halogen elements.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -īnus
Language: la
Decoded: -inus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to; -ine; usually indicates a relationship of position, possession, or origin.