Word: osteocyte
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: os
te
o
cyte
Definition: A mature bone cell involved with the maintenance of bone.
Morphemes:
Affix: osteo-
Language: en
Meaning: bone
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὀστέον
Language: grc
Decoded: osteon
Meaning: bone
Affix: -cyte
Language: en
Meaning: cell
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κύτος
Language: grc
Decoded: kutos
Meaning: vessel, jar