Word: trypanocides
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: try
pa
no
cides
Definition: Plural of trypanocide. Any drug used to control or kill trypanosomes.
Morphemes:
Affix: trypano-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: trypanosome. Any of a group of protozoan parasites which are transmitted by biting insects and infect the blood of humans and other vertebrates.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: τρυπώ
Language: grc
Decoded: trupo
Meaning: drill
Affix: -cide
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: killing
Etymology Compounds: Affix: caedō
Language: la
Decoded: caedo
Meaning: to cut, hew, kill
Affix: -a
Language: la
Decoded: -a
Meaning: agent noun
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).