Word: bronchoconstrictors
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: bron
cho
con
stric
tors
Definition: Plural of bronchoconstrictor; the constriction of the airways in the lungs due to the tightening of surrounding smooth muscle, with consequent coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath
Morphemes:
Affix: broncho-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: relating to bronchi and the airways
Affix: constrict
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To coil around (prey) in order to asphyxiate it.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: cōnstrictus
Language: la
Decoded: constrictus
Meaning: compressed, contracted
Affix: -or
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Creates an agent noun, indicating a person who does something.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form regular plurals of nouns.