Word: juxtamedullary
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: ju
xtame
du
lla
ry
Definition: Next to the edge of the medulla of the kidney.
Morphemes:
Affix: juxta-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Near to, alongside, next to.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: iuxta
Language: la
Decoded: iuxta
Meaning: alongside
Affix: medulla
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The medulla oblongata; a long stem-like structure which makes up the lower part of the brainstem
Etymology Compounds: Affix: medulla
Language: la
Decoded: medulla
Meaning: pith, marrow
Affix: -ary
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: of or pertaining to; adjective 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.