Word: marasmoid
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: ma
ras
moid
Definition: Resembling or characteristic of marasmus; extreme malnutrition and emaciation (especially in children); can result from inadequate intake of food or from malabsorption or metabolic disorders
Morphemes:
Affix: marasmus
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A condition of chronic undernourishment especially in children, caused by a diet deficient in calories or the inability to digest protein and presenting as a severe loss of body weight.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: μᾰρᾰσμός
Language: grc
Decoded: marasmos
Meaning: noun
Affix: -oid
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of similar form to, but not the same as. Having the likeness of. Forms adjectives and nouns.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: εἶδος
Language: grc
Decoded: eidos
Meaning: form, appearance
Affix: -ής
Language: grc
Decoded: -es
Meaning: -ής