Word: bioceramic
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: bi
o
cer
a
mic
Definition: Any of several ceramic materials, having a similar composition to the minerals of bone, used in bone implants
Morphemes:
Affix: bio-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: organic life
Etymology Compounds: Affix: βίο-
Language: grc
Decoded: bio-
Meaning: βίο-
Affix: ceramic
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Made of material produced by the high-temperature firing of inorganic, nonmetallic rocks and minerals.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κεραμικός
Language: grc
Decoded: keramikos
Meaning: potters