Word: dermatomal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: der
ma
to
mal
Definition: Relating to a 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: -al
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to. Adjectival suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form. Often added to words of Latin origin, but used with other words also.