Word: atheroprotective
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: a
ther
o
pro
tec
tive
Definition: That protects against the formation of atherosclerosis; a stage of arteriosclerosis involving fatty deposits (atheromas) inside the arterial walls, thus narrowing the arteries
Morphemes:
Affix: athero-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: arterial conditions that are characterised by gruel-like lesions
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἀθήρα
Language: grc
Decoded: athera
Meaning: gruel
Affix: protect
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To keep safe; to defend; to guard; to prevent harm coming to.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: prō-
Language: la
Decoded: pro-
Meaning: before, in front of
Affix: tegō
Language: la
Decoded: tego
Meaning: to cover
Affix: -ive
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: An adjective suffix signifying relating or belonging to, of the nature of, tending to, or serving to; as: affirmative, active, conclusive, corrective, diminutive.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ivus
Language: la
Decoded: -ivus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Adjective suffix.