Word: keratoconus
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ker
a
to
co
nus
Definition: A degenerative non-inflammatory disorder of the eye in which structural changes within the cornea cause it to thin and change to a more conical shape than its normal even curve
Morphemes:
Affix: kerato-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: cornea; the transparent dome-shaped anterior portion of the outer covering of the eye; it covers the iris and pupil and is continuous with the sclera
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κέρας
Language: grc
Decoded: keras
Meaning: horn
Affix: conus
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A cone; any cone-shaped artifact
Etymology Compounds: Affix: cōnus
Language: la
Decoded: conus
Meaning: cone