Word: perigonadal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: per
i
go
na
dal
Definition: Surrounding the gonads; a gland in which gametes (sex cells) are produced
Morphemes:
Affix: peri-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: around or surrounding
Etymology Compounds: Affix: περί
Language: grc
Decoded: peri
Meaning: about, around
Affix: gonad
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A sex organ that produces gametes; specifically, a testicle or ovary.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: γίγνομαι
Language: grc
Decoded: gignomai
Meaning: to be born
Affix: -η
Language: grc
Decoded: -e
Meaning: o-grade
Affix: -al
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forming nouns, especially of verbal action.