Word: caecitis
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: cae
ci
tis
Definition: inflammation of the caecum; the cavity in which the large intestine begins and into which the ileum opens
Morphemes:
Affix: caecum
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A cavity open at one end (such as the blind end of a duct), especially a blind pouch connected to the large intestine between the ileum and the colon.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: caecus
Language: la
Decoded: caecus
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: That obstructs the sight; not transparent, opaque.
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