Word: parahypoglossal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: pa
ra
hy
po
glo
ssal
Definition: Across the hypoglossus. The hypoglossal nerve ( nervus hypoglossus)
Morphemes:
Affix: para-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: above, beyond
Etymology Compounds: Affix: παρά
Language: grc
Decoded: para
Meaning: beside; next to, near, from; against, contrary to
Affix: hypo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: hypo-
Affix: glossal
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Of or relating to the tongue; the tongue of certain animals used as meat
Etymology Compounds: Affix: γλῶσσᾰ
Language: grc
Decoded: glossa
Meaning: a tongue
Affix: -al
Language: en
Decoded: -al
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to. Adjectival suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form. Often added to words of Latin origin, but used with other words also.