Word: sarcolysis
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: sar
co
ly
sis
Definition: The lysis or disintegration of muscular tissue
Morphemes:
Affix: sarco-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: flesh
Etymology Compounds: Affix: σάρξ
Language: grc
Decoded: sarx
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The material which covers the bones of a creature; flesh
Affix: -lysis
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: disintegration
Etymology Compounds: Affix: λύω
Language: grc
Decoded: luo
Meaning: loosen
Affix: -σις
Language: grc
Decoded: -sis
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to verb stems to form abstract nouns or nouns of action, result or process