Word: desmocytes
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: des
mo
cytes
Definition: Plural of desmocyte. Any of several elongated interstitial cells, but especially the fibroblasts
Morphemes:
Affix: desmo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: bond, connection, ligament
Etymology Compounds: Affix: δέω
Language: grc
Decoded: deo
Meaning: I bind
Affix: -μός
Language: grc
Decoded: -mos
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms abstract nouns.
Affix: -cyte
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form cell names and classifications for mature cells.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κύτος
Language: grc
Decoded: kutos
Meaning: vessel, jar
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).