Word: hydronephrosis
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: hy
dro
ne
phro
sis
Definition: distension of the kidneys due to obstruction in the flow of urine
Morphemes:
Affix: hydro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: water
Affix: nephro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Of or relating to the kidneys; either of two bean-shaped excretory organs that filter wastes (especially urea) from the blood and excrete them and water in urine
Affix: -osis
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: functional disease or condition such as hepatosis