Word: sarcolemmal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: sar
co
le
mmal
Definition: Of or relating to a sarcolemma; an extensible membrane enclosing the contractile substance of a muscle fiber
Morphemes:
Affix: sarco-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: flesh
Etymology Compounds: Affix: σάρξ
Language: grc
Decoded: sarx
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The material which covers the bones of a creature; flesh
Affix: lemma
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The outer shell of a fruit or similar body.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: λέπω
Language: grc
Decoded: lepo
Meaning: I peel
Affix: -μα
Language: grc
Decoded: -ma
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to verbal stems to form neuter nouns denoting the result or effect of an action, a particular instance of an action, or the object of an action
Affix: -al
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to. Adjectival suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form. Often added to words of Latin origin, but used with other words also.