Word: paracortical
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: pa
ra
cor
ti
cal
Definition: Relating to the paracortex. The portion of a lymph node immediately surrounding the medulla.
Morphemes:
Affix: para-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: beside, near, alongside; throughout
Etymology Compounds: Affix: παρά
Language: grc
Decoded: para
Meaning: beside; next to, near, from; against, contrary to
Affix: cortical
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Pertaining to the outer layer of an internal organ or body structure, such as the kidney or the brain.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: cortex
Language: la
Decoded: cortex
Meaning: bark