Word: vasodilator
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: vas
o
di
la
tor
Definition: A drug or chemical agent that causes dilation of the blood vessels thereby reducing blood pressure.
Morphemes:
Affix: vaso-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Pertaining to blood vessels or the vascular system.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: vās
Language: la
Decoded: vas
PoS: Noun
Meaning: vessel, container, dish
Affix: dilate
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To use a dilator to widen (something, such as a vagina).
Etymology Compounds: Affix: di-
Language: la
Decoded: di-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Two, double; di-.
Affix: lātus
Language: la
Decoded: latus
Meaning: wide
Affix: -or
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Creates an agent noun, indicating a person who does something.