Word: isthmitis
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: isth
mi
tis
Definition: inflammation of the isthmus of the fauces, or throat; faucitis
Morphemes:
Affix: isthmus
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A narrow strip of land, bordered on both sides by water, and connecting two larger landmasses.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἰσθμός
Language: grc
Decoded: isthmos
Meaning: neck
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