Word: nucleophagy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: nu
cle
o
pha
gy
Definition: A form of autophagy in which parts, or all of the cell nucleus is removed
Morphemes:
Affix: nucleo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Forming words pertaining to the cell nucleus or to nucleic acid.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: nucleus
Language: la
Decoded: nucleus
Meaning: kernel, core
Affix: -phagy
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: eating in a specified manner, normal or abnormal.