Word: cytosmear
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: cy
tos
mear
Definition: A sample of cells, in the form of a smear on a microscope slide, that has been stained ready for diagnostic examination
Morphemes:
Affix: cyto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: cell.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κύτος
Language: grc
Decoded: kutos
Meaning: container, receptacle
Affix: smear
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A preparation to be examined under a microscope, made by spreading a thin layer of a substance (such as blood, bacterial culture) on a slide.