Word: hypoparathyroidism
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: hy
po
pa
ra
thy
roi
di
sm
Definition: deficiency of parathyroid hormone; hormone synthesized and released into the blood stream by the parathyroid glands; regulates phosphorus and calcium in the body and functions in neuromuscular excitation and blood clotting
Morphemes:
Affix: hypo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Deficient; less than normal.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὑπο-
Language: grc
Decoded: upo-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: denoting a small degree, gradual
Affix: para-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: disability sport
Affix: thyroid
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Suggestive of a disordered thyroid gland.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: θῠρεός
Language: grc
Decoded: thureos
Meaning: oblong shield
Affix: εἶδος
Language: grc
Decoded: eidos
Meaning: form, appearance
Affix: -ής
Language: grc
Decoded: -es
Meaning: -ής
Affix: -ism
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form names of conditions or syndromes
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ισμός
Language: grc
Decoded: -ismos
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms abstract nouns.