Word: microembolus
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: mi
cro
em
bo
lus
Definition: A microscopic embolus; an abnormal particle (e.g. an air bubble or part of a clot) circulating in the blood
Morphemes:
Affix: micro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Very small.
Affix: embolus
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An obstruction causing an embolism: a blood clot, air bubble or other matter carried by the bloodstream and causing a blockage or occlusion of a blood vessel.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: embolus
Language: la
Decoded: embolus
Meaning: piston