Word: fluocortolone
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: fluo
cor
to
lone
Definition: A glucocorticoid; a steroid hormone that is produced by the adrenal cortex of animals; affects functioning of gonads and has anti-inflammatory activity
Morphemes:
Affix: fluoro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: fluorine; a nonmetallic univalent element belonging to the halogens; usually a yellow irritating toxic flammable gas; a powerful oxidizing agent; recovered from fluorite or cryolite or fluorapatite
Affix: -cort-
Language: en
PoS: Interfix
Meaning: Used to form names of corticosteroids except prednisolone derivatives.
Affix: -olone
Language: en
Meaning: steroid or steroid-like drug