Word: periproctitis
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: per
i
proc
ti
tis
Definition: Inflammation of the tissues around the rectum.
Morphemes:
Affix: peri-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: around or surrounding
Etymology Compounds: Affix: περί
Language: grc
Decoded: peri
Meaning: about, around
Affix: procto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Dealing with the colon, rectum and anus.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: πρωκτός
Language: grc
Decoded: proktos
Meaning: anus
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