Word: oncometers
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: on
co
me
ters
Definition: Plural of oncometer. An instrument for measuring the variations in size of the internal organs of the body.
Morphemes:
Affix: onco-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Pertaining to tumors; an abnormal new mass of tissue that serves no purpose
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὄγκος
Language: grc
Decoded: ogkos
Meaning: lump, mass, bulk
Affix: -meter
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the names of measuring devices.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: meh₁-
Language: ine-pro
Decoded: meh1-
Meaning: to measure
Affix: -τρον
Language: grc
Decoded: -tron
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms instrument nouns
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form regular plurals of nouns.