Word: corneitis
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: cor
nei
tis
Definition: inflammation of the 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
Morphemes:
Affix: cornea
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The transparent layer making up the outermost front part of the eye, covering the iris, pupil, and anterior chamber.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: cornea tela
Language: la
Decoded: cornea tela
Meaning: horny tissue
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