Word: biotraumatic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: bi
o
trau
ma
tic
Definition: Of or pertaining to biotrauma. A severe inflammatory response produced in the lungs of patients who breathe by means of a mechanical ventilator for a long period of time.
Morphemes:
Affix: bio-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: organic life
Etymology Compounds: Affix: βίο-
Language: grc
Decoded: bio-
Meaning: βίο-
Affix: traumatic
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Of or relating to wounds; applied to wounds.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: traumaticus
Language: la
Decoded: traumaticus
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: vulnerary, traumatic