Word: ectocornea
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ec
to
cor
ne
a
Definition: The outer layer of the cornea; the transparent dome-shaped anterior portion of the outer covering of the eye; it covers the iris and pupil and is continuous with the sclera
Morphemes:
Affix: ecto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: outside
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἐκτός
Language: grc
Decoded: ektos
Meaning: outside
Affix: cornea
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The transparent layer making up the outermost front part of the eye, covering the iris, pupil, and anterior chamber.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: cornea tela
Language: la
Decoded: cornea tela
Meaning: horny tissue