Word: adipocytes
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: a
di
po
cytes
Definition: Plural of adipocyte; a type of cell, present in adipose tissue, where fat is stored as a source of energy
Morphemes:
Affix: adipo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: fat
Etymology Compounds: Affix: adeps
Language: la
Decoded: adeps
PoS: Noun
Meaning: fat, lard, grease
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
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).