Word: pericytal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: pe
ri
cy
tal
Definition: Of or pertaining to pericytes; multi-functional mural cells of the microcirculation that wrap around the endothelial cells that line the capillaries and venules throughout the body
Morphemes:
Affix: peri-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: around or surrounding
Etymology Compounds: Affix: περί
Language: grc
Decoded: peri
Meaning: about, around
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: -al
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to. Adjectival suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form. Often added to words of Latin origin, but used with other words also.