Word: paracortex
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pa
ra
cor
tex
Definition: 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: cortex
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: 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: cork, bark