Word: afterloading
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: af
ter
loa
ding
Definition: A radiotherapy technique in which a hollow tube or applicator is implanted in the organ to be treated, and the source of radiation is loaded into it afterwards, minimizing radiation exposure to healthcare personnel.
Morphemes:
Affix: after
Language: en
PoS: Preposition
Meaning: Denoting the aim or object; concerning; in relation to.
Affix: load
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To be put into use in an apparatus.
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form uncountable nouns from various parts of speech denoting materials or systems of objects considered collectively.