Word: poikilocytes
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: poi
ki
lo
cytes
Definition: Plural of poikilocyte. An irregular form of corpuscle found in the blood in cases of profound anaemia, probably a degenerated red blood corpuscle.
Morphemes:
Affix: poikilo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: variegated or variable
Affix: -cyte
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form cell names and classifications for mature cells.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).