Word: choanocyte
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: cho
a
no
cyte
Definition: any of the cells in sponges that contain a flagellum, and are used to control the movement of water
Morphemes:
Affix: choano-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Funnel.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: χοάνη
Language: grc
Decoded: khoane
Meaning: funnel
Affix: -cyte
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form cell names and classifications for mature cells.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κύτος
Language: grc
Decoded: kutos
Meaning: vessel, jar