Word: mucolytics
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: mu
co
ly
tics
Definition: Plural of mucolytic; a class of chemical agents that aid in the clearance of mucus from the upper and lower airways, including the lungs, bronchi, and trachea
Morphemes:
Affix: muco-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: mucus
Affix: -lytic
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used in adjectives relating to nouns with the suffix -lysis.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).