Word: topocyte
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: to
po
cyte
Definition: A place cell. A type of pyramidal neuron within the hippocampus that becomes active when an animal enters a particular place in its environment (known as the place field).
Morphemes:
Affix: topo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: place, area or region
Etymology Compounds: Affix: τόπος
Language: grc
Decoded: topos
Meaning: place
Affix: -cyte
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form cell names and classifications for mature cells.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κύτος
Language: grc
Decoded: kutos
Meaning: vessel, jar