Word: submucously
Part of speech: Adverb
Syllables: sub
mu
cous
ly
Definition: Under a mucous membrane; mucus-secreting membrane lining all body cavities or passages that communicate with the exterior
Morphemes:
Affix: sub-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: under, beneath
Etymology Compounds: Affix: sub
Language: la
Decoded: sub
Meaning: under
Affix: mucous
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Pertaining to mucus; protective secretion of the mucus membranes; in the gut it lubricates the passage of food and protects the epithelial cells; in the nose and throat and lungs it can make it difficult for bacteria to penetrate the body through the epithelium
Etymology Compounds: Affix: mūcus
Language: la
Decoded: mucus
PoS: Noun
Meaning: mucus
Affix: -ly
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adverbs from adjectives.