Word: encephalopuncture
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: en
ce
pha
lo
punc
ture
Definition: puncture of the brain or of the meninges; a membrane (one of 3) that envelops the brain and spinal cord
Morphemes:
Affix: en-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: an intensifier; a modifier that has little meaning except to intensify the meaning it modifies
Etymology Compounds: Affix: in-
Language: la
Decoded: in-
Meaning: in, into
Affix: cephalo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: relating to the brain or head; the brain of certain animals used as meat
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κεφαλή
Language: grc
Decoded: kephale
PoS: Noun
Meaning: head
Affix: puncture
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The act or an instance of puncturing; be pierced or punctured