Word: choroidal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: cho
roi
dal
Definition: Of or pertaining to the choroid; a highly vascular membrane in the eye between the retina and the sclera; a dark pigmentation minimizes the scattering of light inside the eye
Morphemes:
Affix: choroid
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The pigmented vascular layer of the eyeball between the retina and the sclera.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: χόριον
Language: grc
Decoded: khorion
Meaning: membrane that encloses the fetus in the womb, afterbirth
Affix: εἶδος
Language: grc
Decoded: eidos
Meaning: form, appearance
Affix: -ής
Language: grc
Decoded: -es
Meaning: -ής
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.