Word: protumorigenic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: pro
tu
mo
ri
ge
nic
Definition: Promoting tumorigenesis. The process involved in the production of a new tumor or tumors.
Morphemes:
Affix: pro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: agreeing with; supporting; favouring
Affix: tumor
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An abnormal growth; differential diagnosis includes abscess, metaplasia, and neoplasia.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: tumor
Language: la
Decoded: tumor
Meaning: swelling
Affix: -i-
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Alternative form of -y. Added to verbs to form adjectives meaning " inclined to".
Affix: -genic
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: producing or generating something
Etymology Compounds: Affix: γένος
Language: grc
Decoded: genos
PoS: Noun
Meaning: offspring, descendant
Affix: -ης
Language: grc
Decoded: -es
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms