Word: spermatocytes
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: sper
ma
to
cytes
Definition: Plural of spermatocyte; a male gametocyte that develops into four spermatids
Morphemes:
Affix: spermato-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: sperm
Etymology Compounds: Affix: σπέρμα
Language: grc
Decoded: sperma
PoS: Noun
Meaning: semen, sperm
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
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form regular plurals of nouns.