Word: necrobiosis
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: nec
ro
bi
o
sis
Definition: The normal death of cells or tissues because of age-related changes.
Morphemes:
Affix: necro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: death or dead tissue.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: νεκρο-
Language: grc
Decoded: nekro-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Used to derive words relating to death or the dead; ecro-
Affix: -biosis
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: a specified way of living