Word: pseudomembraneous
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: pseu
do
mem
bra
ne
ous
Definition: Characterized by the presence of a pseudomembrane. A layer which resembles a membrane, especially one forming over a mucosal surface.
Morphemes:
Affix: pseudo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: False, not genuine, fake
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ψεύδω
Language: grc
Decoded: pseudo
Meaning: to lie
Affix: -ής
Language: grc
Decoded: -es
Meaning: -ής
Affix: membrane
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A microscopic double layer of lipids and proteins forming the boundary of cells or organelles.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: membrāna
Language: la
Decoded: membrana
Meaning: skin or membrane that covers parts of the body
Affix: -eous
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives meaning resembling or having characteristics of the related term.