Word: neurogliaform
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: neu
ro
glia
form
Definition: Having the form of neuroglia; sustentacular tissue that surrounds and supports neurons in the central nervous system; glial and neural cells together compose the tissue of the central nervous system
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: glia
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The network of glial cells that supports nervous system tissue.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: γλία
Language: grc
Decoded: glia
PoS: Noun
Meaning: glue
Affix: -form
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Having the shape or form of; looking like.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -fōrmis
Language: la
Decoded: -formis
Meaning: having the form of