Word: erythrophage
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: e
ry
thro
phage
Definition: A phage / phagocyte that ingests erythrocytes
Morphemes:
Affix: erythro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Used to form scientific terms meaning red or showing a relationship to red blood cells.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἐρυθρός
Language: grc
Decoded: eruthros
Meaning: red
Affix: phage
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A virus that is parasitic on bacteria.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -φάγος
Language: grc
Decoded: -phagos
Meaning: eater