Word: neuroepithelium
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: neu
ro
ep
i
the
li
um
Definition: The epithelium associated with sensory organs such as the eye or nose
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: epithelium
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A membranous tissue composed of one or more layers of cells which forms the covering of most internal and external surfaces of the body and its organs: internally including the lining of vessels and other small cavities, and externally being the skin.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἐπί
Language: grc
Decoded: epi
Meaning: on, atop, epi-
Affix: θηλή
Language: grc
Decoded: thele
Meaning: nipple
Affix: -ium
Language: en
Decoded: -ium
Meaning: aggregation