Word: astroglial
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: as
tro
gli
al
Definition: Of or pertaining to the astrocytes, the star-shaped glial cells of the brain and spinal cord
Morphemes:
Affix: astro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: celestial bodies: fixed stars, wandering stars (planets), etc; astronomy
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἄστρον
Language: grc
Decoded: astron
Meaning: celestial body
Affix: glia
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The network of glial cells that supports nervous system tissue.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: γλία
Language: grc
Decoded: glia
PoS: Noun
Meaning: glue
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.