Word: chemiatry
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: che
mi
a
try
Definition: iatrochemistry. An early branch of chemistry, having roots in alchemy, that tried to provide chemical remedies to diseases; alternatively, the application of chemistry to medical theory.
Morphemes:
Affix: chemo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Relating to or using chemicals or chemistry.
Affix: -iatry
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms names of specialized fields of medical practice.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἰατρεία
Language: grc
Decoded: iatreia
Meaning: healing, medical treatment