Word: nephrostome
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: neph
ro
stome
Definition: The funnel-shaped opening of a nephridium into the body cavity.
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: -stome
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: mouth or mouth-like opening
Etymology Compounds: Affix: στόμα
Language: grc
Decoded: stoma
PoS: Noun
Meaning: mouth (especially as the organ of speech)