Word: preabdomen
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: preab
do
men
Definition: The anterior segments of the abdomen, distinguished from the posterior segments holding the reproductive apparatus.
Morphemes:
Affix: pre-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Before; physically in front of; anterior.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: prae-
Language: la
Decoded: prae-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: before; in front
Affix: abdomen
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The posterior section of the body, behind the thorax, in insects, crustaceans, and other Arthropoda.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ab
Language: la
Decoded: ab
Meaning: away
Affix: dĕre
Language: la
Decoded: dere
Meaning: to put, place