Word: metasoma
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: me
ta
so
ma
Definition: The posterior part of the body of an arthropod.
Morphemes:
Affix: meta-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Having analogies with metaphysics.
Affix: soma
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The whole axial portion of an animal, including the head, neck, trunk, and tail.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: σῶμα
Language: grc
Decoded: soma
Meaning: body