Word: immunoradiometric
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: i
mmu
no
ra
di
o
me
tric
Definition: Describing an analytical technique involving the reversible and non-covalent binding of an antigen by a specific antibody labelled with a radioactive nuclide as a tracer
Morphemes:
Affix: immuno-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Relating to the immune systems and processes in a living organism.
Affix: radio-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: radiation, radioactive
Affix: -meter
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the names of measuring devices.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: meh₁-
Language: ine-pro
Decoded: meh1-
Meaning: to measure
Affix: -τρον
Language: grc
Decoded: -tron
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms instrument nouns
Affix: -y
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forming familiar names, pet names, nicknames and terms of endearment.
Affix: -ic
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning “of or pertaining to”.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -icus
Language: la
Decoded: -icus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: belonging to