Word: desmosomal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: des
mo
so
mal
Definition: Of or pertaining to the desmosome. A structural unit that functions in the adhesion of cells to form tissue
Morphemes:
Affix: desmosome
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A structural unit that functions in the adhesion of cells to form tissue
Etymology Compounds: Affix: δέω
Language: grc
Decoded: deo
Meaning: I bind
Affix: -μός
Language: grc
Decoded: -mos
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms abstract nouns.
Affix: -some
Language: en
Decoded: -some
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Body.
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.