Word: otitis
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: o
ti
tis
Definition: Inflammation of the ear.
Morphemes:
Affix: ot-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: ear
Etymology Compounds: Affix: οὖς
Language: grc
Decoded: ous
Meaning: ear
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