Word: sarcolemma
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: sar
co
lem
ma
Definition: A thin cell membrane that surrounds a striated muscle fibre.
Morphemes:
Affix: sarco-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: flesh
Etymology Compounds: Affix: σάρξ
Language: grc
Decoded: sarx
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The material which covers the bones of a creature; flesh
Affix: lemma
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The outer shell of a fruit or similar body.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: λέπω
Language: grc
Decoded: lepo
Meaning: I peel
Affix: -μα
Language: grc
Decoded: -ma
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to verbal stems to form neuter nouns denoting the result or effect of an action, a particular instance of an action, or the object of an action