Word: protoderm
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pro
to
derm
Definition: the primary meristem from which the epidermis develops
Morphemes:
Affix: proto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: first
Affix: -derm
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: skin or covering
Etymology Compounds: Affix: δέρω
Language: grc
Decoded: dero
Meaning: I skin”, “I flay
Affix: -μᾰ
Language: grc
Decoded: -ma
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to verbal stems to form neuter nouns denoting the result or effect of an action, a particular instance of an action, or the object of an action