Word: cheilitis
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: chei
li
tis
Definition: inflammation of the lips
Morphemes:
Affix: cheilo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: lip
Etymology Compounds: Affix: χεῖλος
Language: grc
Decoded: kheilos
Meaning: lip
Affix: -itis
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Suffix denoting diseases characterized by inflammation, itself often caused by an infection.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ῖτις
Language: grc
Decoded: -itis
Meaning: pertaining to