Word: omphaloceles
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: om
pha
lo
celes
Definition: Plural of omphalocele; protrusion of the intestine and omentum through a hernia in the abdominal wall near the navel; usually self correcting after birth
Morphemes:
Affix: omphalo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Relating to the navel; the center point or middle of something
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὀμφαλός
Language: grc
Decoded: omphalos
Meaning: navel
Affix: -cele
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A hernia; rupture in smooth muscle tissue through which a bodily structure protrudes
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κήλη
Language: grc
Decoded: kele
Meaning: tumour”; especially “hernia
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).