Word: antiadrenergic
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: an
ti
a
dre
ner
gic
Definition: Any drug that prevents or counteracts the effects of adrenaline.
Morphemes:
Affix: anti-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Counteracting, neutralizing.
Affix: adrenal
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An adrenal gland; any of various organs that synthesize substances needed by the body and release it through ducts or directly into the bloodstream
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ad-
Language: la
Decoded: ad-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: usually prefixed to verbs, in which cases it often has the effect of intensifying the verbal action
Affix: renal
Language: la
Decoded: renal
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Pertaining to the kidneys; either of two bean-shaped excretory organs that filter wastes (especially urea) from the blood and excrete them and water in urine
Affix: -ine
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form names of chemical substances, especially basic (alkaline) substances, alkaloidal substances, or halogen elements.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -īnus
Language: la
Decoded: -inus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to; -ine; usually indicates a relationship of position, possession, or origin.
Affix: -ergic
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Produced or activated by (the specified thing).