Word: arthroplast
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: arthrop
last
Definition: An artificial joint; a metal or plastic part that is surgically implanted to replace a natural joint (possibly elbow or wrist but usually hip or knee)
Morphemes:
Affix: arthro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: joint; articulation.
Affix: -plast
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A plastid; any of various small particles in the cytoplasm of the cells of plants and some animals containing pigments or starch or oil or protein