Word: proprioceptors
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pro
pri
o
cep
tors
Definition: Plural of proprioceptor; special nerve endings in the muscles and tendons and other organs that respond to stimuli regarding the position and movement of the body
Morphemes:
Affix: proprioceptor
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A nerve ending that functions as a sensory receptor in muscles, tendons, joints and the inner ear; they respond to movement and position
Etymology Compounds: Affix: pro-
Language: la
Decoded: pro-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: forward direction, forward movement
Affix: pater
Language: la
Decoded: pater
PoS: Noun
Meaning: forefather
Affix: receptor
Language: en
Decoded: receptor
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any specialized cell or structure that responds to sensory stimuli.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).