Word: porocytes
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: po
ro
cytes
Definition: Plural of porocyte; tubular cells which make up the pores of a sponge known as ostia
Morphemes:
Affix: poro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: pore; porous
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
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).