Word: erythrophagia
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: e
ry
thro
pha
gi
a
Definition: phagocytosis of erythrocytes; a mature blood cell that contains hemoglobin to carry oxygen to the bodily tissues; a biconcave disc that has no nucleus
Morphemes:
Affix: erythro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Used to form scientific terms meaning red or showing a relationship to red blood cells.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἐρυθρός
Language: grc
Decoded: eruthros
Meaning: red
Affix: -phagia
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: eating, biting or swallowing