Word: microtia
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: mi
cro
tia
Definition: A congenital deformity where the pinna (external ear) is underdeveloped.
Morphemes:
Affix: micro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Very small.
Affix: oto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Having an ear.
Affix: -ia
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form taxonomic names, especially to form genus names when appended to the name of a person, usually a scientist or a patron.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ia
Language: la
Decoded: -ia
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form a feminine abstract noun, usually from an adjective or a present participle stem, and occasionally from a root noun.