Word: mucocysts
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: mu
co
cysts
Definition: Plural of mucocyst. A cyst, in some protozoans, that discharges mucoid material
Morphemes:
Affix: muco-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: mucus
Affix: cyst
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A pouch or sac without opening, usually membranous and containing morbid matter, which develops in one of the natural cavities or in the substance of an organ.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κύστις
Language: grc
Decoded: kustis
Meaning: anatomical sac
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).