Word: neurocord
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: neu
ro
cord
Definition: A cord-like organ composed of elastic fibres, situated above the ventral nervous cord of annelids such as the earthworm.
Morphemes:
Affix: neuro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: nerves, nerve tissue, or the nervous system.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: νευρο-
Language: grc
Decoded: neuro-
Meaning: νευρο-
Affix: cord
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any structure having the appearance of a cord, especially a tendon or nerve.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: χορδά
Language: grc
Decoded: khorda
Meaning: string of gut, the string of a lyre