Word: nephroma
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ne
phro
ma
Definition: a tumour of the renal system
Morphemes:
Affix: nephro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Of or relating to the kidneys; either of two bean-shaped excretory organs that filter wastes (especially urea) from the blood and excrete them and water in urine
Etymology Compounds: Affix: νεφρός
Language: grc
Decoded: nephros
PoS: Noun
Meaning: kidney
Affix: -oma
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forming nouns indicating tumors or masses, which may be benign or cancerous (malignant).
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -μα
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