Word: histocyte
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: hi
sto
cyte
Definition: Alternative form of histiocyte; a macrophage that is found in connective tissue
Morphemes:
Affix: histo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: tissue
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἱστός
Language: grc
Decoded: istos
Meaning: web, tissue
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