Word: metapophysis
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: met
a
poph
y
sis
Definition: A tubercle projecting from the anterior articular processes of some vertebrae; a mammillary process.
Morphemes:
Affix: meta-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Relating to metabolism; the organic processes (in a cell or organism) that are necessary for life
Affix: apo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: the apoprotein form of the protein
Affix: -physis
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Form or structure.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φῠ́ω
Language: grc
Decoded: phuo
Meaning: grow
Affix: -σῐς
Language: grc
Decoded: -sis
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to verb stems to form abstract nouns or nouns of action, result or process