Word: pneumatocyst
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pneu
mat
o
cyst
Definition: A sac or other structure containing air and used for flotation by a marine organism, chiefly used in reference to those of kelps and siphonophores.
Morphemes:
Affix: pneumato-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Relating to air; a slight wind (usually refreshing)
Etymology Compounds: Affix: πνεῦμα
Language: grc
Decoded: pneuma
PoS: Noun
Meaning: wind
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