Word: gingivitis
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: gin
gi
vi
tis
Definition: Inflammation of the gums or gingivae.
Morphemes:
Affix: gingiva
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The gum, consisting of the tissue surrounding the roots of the teeth and covering the jawbone.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: gingiva
Language: la
Decoded: gingiva
Meaning: gums
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