Word: pseudocoelom
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pseu
do
coe
lom
Definition: Alternative form of pseudocoel. The body cavity of certain nematodes (primitive invertebrates), which is analogous to a coelom but lacking mesodermal cells, i.e. not lined with mesothelium.
Morphemes:
Affix: pseudo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: False, not genuine, fake
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ψεύδω
Language: grc
Decoded: pseudo
Meaning: to lie
Affix: -ής
Language: grc
Decoded: -es
Meaning: -ής
Affix: coelom
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A fluid-filled cavity within the body of an animal. The digestive system is suspended within the cavity, which is lined by a tissue called the peritoneum.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κοιλόω
Language: grc
Decoded: koiloo
Meaning: hollow out
Affix: -μᾰ
Language: grc
Decoded: -ma
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to verbal stems to form neuter nouns denoting the result or effect of an action, a particular instance of an action, or the object of an action