Word: pluriglandular
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: plu
ri
glan
du
lar
Definition: polyglandular; a group of cells in an animal's body that synthesizes substances (such as hormones) for release into the bloodstream (endocrine gland) or into cavities inside the body or its outer surface (exocrine gland)
Morphemes:
Affix: pluri-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: several
Etymology Compounds: Affix: pluri-
Language: la
Decoded: pluri-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: several
Affix: glandular
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Pertaining to a gland or glands; any of various organs that synthesize substances needed by the body and release it through ducts or directly into the bloodstream
Etymology Compounds: Affix: glāns
Language: la
Decoded: glans
PoS: Noun
Meaning: acorn, nut; any acorn-shaped fruit; beechnut, chestnut
Affix: -ula
Language: la
Decoded: -ula
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Noun suffix denoting instrument.