Word: photoreceptor
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pho
to
re
cep
tor
Definition: A specialized neuron or other structure able to detect and react to light.
Morphemes:
Affix: photo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: light, electromagnetic radiation
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φῶς
Language: grc
Decoded: phos
Meaning: light
Affix: receptor
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any specialized cell or structure that responds to sensory stimuli.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: receptor
Language: la
Decoded: receptor
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any specialized cell or structure that responds to sensory stimuli.