Word: acanthorrhexis
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: a
can
thorrh
e
xis
Definition: rupture of intercellular bridges of the prickle cell layer of the epidermis (stratum spinosum), as in eczema or allergic contact dermatitis
Morphemes:
Affix: acantho-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: With thorns
Affix: -rrhexis
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: rupture