Word: valvulitis
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: val
vu
li
tis
Definition: Inflammation of a valve, especially a heart valve.
Morphemes:
Affix: valvule
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A small valve or similar structure.
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