Word: sphincteral
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: sphinc
ter
al
Definition: Of or pertaining to the sphincter; a ring of muscle that contracts to close an opening
Morphemes:
Affix: sphincter
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A ringlike band of muscle that surrounds a bodily opening (such as the anus or the openings of the stomach), constricting and relaxing as required for normal physiological functioning.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: σφῐ́γγω
Language: grc
Decoded: sphiggo
Meaning: to bind tight or fast
Affix: -τήρ
Language: grc
Decoded: -ter
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to verb stems to form masculine agent nouns
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.