Word: neuroforamen
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: neu
ro
fora
men
Definition: Either of a pair of spaces each side of a vertebra that allows nerves to pass from the spinal cord to other parts of the body
Morphemes:
Affix: neuro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: nerves, nerve tissue, or the nervous system.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: νευρο-
Language: grc
Decoded: neuro-
Meaning: νευρο-
Affix: foramen
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An opening, an orifice, or a short passage, especially in a bone.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: forō
Language: la
Decoded: foro
Meaning: to pierce or bore
Affix: -men
Language: la
Decoded: -men
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: forms neuter nouns of the third declension