Word: promegakaryocytes
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pro
me
ga
ka
ry
o
cytes
Definition: Plural of promegakaryocyte. A precursor cell for a megakaryocyte, arising from a megakaryoblast.
Morphemes:
Affix: pro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: similar to
Affix: mega
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Very large.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: μέγας
Language: grc
Decoded: megas
Meaning: great, large, mighty
Affix: karyo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: relating to the nucleus of cells
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κάρυον
Language: grc
Decoded: karuon
Meaning: kernel
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 regular plurals of nouns.