Word: lymphoid
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: lym
phoid
Definition: Relating to, or found within the lymphatic system of the body
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: -oid
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of similar form to, but not the same as. Having the likeness of. Forms adjectives and nouns.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: εἶδος
Language: grc
Decoded: eidos
Meaning: form, appearance
Affix: -ής
Language: grc
Decoded: -es
Meaning: -ής