Word: intrascalene
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: in
tra
sca
lene
Definition: Within a scalene muscle; any of four pairs of muscles extending from the cervical vertebrae to the second rib; involved in moving the neck and in breathing
Morphemes:
Affix: intra-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: a prefix signifying inside, within, interior, during
Etymology Compounds: Affix: intra
Language: la
Decoded: intra
Meaning: within
Affix: scalene
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Of or pertaining to the scalene muscle; any of four pairs of muscles extending from the cervical vertebrae to the second rib; involved in moving the neck and in breathing
Etymology Compounds: Affix: σκᾰληνός
Language: grc
Decoded: skalenos
Meaning: uneven, unequal