Word: lymphangiographies
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: lym
phan
gi
o
gra
phies
Definition: Plural of lymphangiography; roentgenographic examination of lymph nodes and lymph vessels after injection of a radiopaque contrast medium; produces a lymphangiogram
Morphemes:
Affix: lymph
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A colourless, watery, coagulable bodily fluid which bathes the tissues and is carried by the lymphatic system into the bloodstream; it resembles blood plasma in containing white blood cells and especially lymphocytes but normally few red blood cells and no platelets.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: lympha
Language: la
Decoded: lympha
Meaning: water
Affix: angio-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Relating to blood vessels or lymph vessels.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἀγγεῖον
Language: grc
Decoded: aggeion
Meaning: vessel, urn, pot
Affix: -graphy
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Field of study
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -graphia
Language: la
Decoded: -graphia
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: -graphy
Affix: -ies
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the plural forms of nouns endings in consonant-y.