Word: dermatomes
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: der
ma
tomes
Definition: Plural of dermatome; a surgical instrument used to cut very thin slices of skin
Morphemes:
Affix: derma-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: dermal; relating to or existing on or affecting the skin
Affix: -tome
Language: en
Meaning: instrument for cutting
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -τομον
Language: grc
Decoded: -tomon
Meaning: that cuts
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).