Word: subpassage
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: sub
pas
sage
Definition: The passage (movement) of a strain of microorganism through the gut of an animal in order to increase its virulence
Morphemes:
Affix: sub-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: almost, nearly
Etymology Compounds: Affix: sub
Language: la
Decoded: sub
Meaning: under
Affix: passage
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To pass something, such as a pathogen or stem cell, through a host or medium
Etymology Compounds: Affix: passager
Language: fr
Decoded: passager
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Whose presence in a location is only temporary; passing.