Word: microbiostatic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: mi
cro
bi
o
sta
tic
Definition: That inhibits the growth or multiplication of microbiota. The microbial flora harbored by normal, healthy individuals.
Morphemes:
Affix: micro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Very small.
Affix: bio-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: organic life
Etymology Compounds: Affix: βίο-
Language: grc
Decoded: bio-
Meaning: βίο-
Affix: -static
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: used in adjectives relating to nouns with the suffix -stasis