Word: cerebroatrophic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: ce
re
broa
tro
phic
Definition: Involving atrophy of the cerebrum; applied to Rett syndrome.
Morphemes:
Affix: cerebro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: cerebrum; anterior portion of the brain consisting of two hemispheres; dominant part of the brain in humans
Affix: atrophy
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A reduction in the functionality of an organ caused by disease, injury or lack of use.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἀ-
Language: grc
Decoded: a-
Meaning: not
Affix: τρέφω
Language: grc
Decoded: trepho
Meaning: to maintain, support
Affix: -η
Language: grc
Decoded: -e
Meaning: o-grade
Affix: -ic
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning “of or pertaining to”.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -icus
Language: la
Decoded: -icus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: belonging to