Word: neurotransmitter
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: neu
ro
trans
mit
ter
Definition: Any substance, such as acetylcholine or dopamine, responsible for sending nerve signals across a synapse between two neurons.
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: transmit
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To convey energy or force through a mechanism or medium.
Affix: -er
Language: en
Meaning: agent noun
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ārius
Language: la
Decoded: -arius
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: -er; Used to form nouns denoting an agent of use, such as a dealer or artisan, from other nouns.