Word: ventriculopleural
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: ven
tri
cu
lo
pleu
ral
Definition: Relating to a ventricle and the pleura.
Morphemes:
Affix: ventriculo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: ventricle; one of four connected cavities in the brain; is continuous with the central canal of the spinal cord and contains cerebrospinal fluid
Affix: pleura
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Plural of pleuron. A lateral sclerite of a thoracic segment of an arthropod between the tergum and the sternum.
Affix: -al
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to. Adjectival suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form. Often added to words of Latin origin, but used with other words also.