Word: neurapraxic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: neu
rap
ra
xic
Definition: Of or relating to neurapraxia; a disorder of the peripheral nervous system in which there is a temporary loss of motor and sensory function due to blockage of nerve conduction, usually lasting an average of six to eight weeks before full recovery
Morphemes:
Affix: neur-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Alternative form of neuro. Neurology.
Affix: apraxia
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Total or partial loss of the ability to perform coordinated movements or manipulate objects in the absence of motor or sensory impairment; specifically, a disorder of motor planning.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἀ-
Language: grc
Decoded: a-
Meaning: without
Affix: πρᾱ́σσω
Language: grc
Decoded: prasso
Meaning: I do, practice
Affix: -σῐς
Language: grc
Decoded: -sis
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to verb stems to form abstract nouns or nouns of action, result or process
Affix: -ία
Language: grc
Decoded: -ia
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to stems of adjectives, rarely to the stems of verbs, and even more rarely to the stems of nouns, to form feminine abstract nouns
Affix: -ic
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning “of or pertaining to”.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -icus
Language: la
Decoded: -icus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: belonging to