Word: pericentric
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: pe
ri
cen
tric
Definition: Of or pertaining to the centromere of a chromosome
Morphemes:
Affix: peri-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: around or surrounding
Etymology Compounds: Affix: περί
Language: grc
Decoded: peri
Meaning: about, around
Affix: centric
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Pertaining to a nerve centre; a center that provides information and control
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κεντρικός
Language: grc
Decoded: kentrikos
Meaning: κεντρικός