Word: lyonization
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ly
oni
za
tion
Definition: The inactivation of an X chromosome during the embryonic development of a female.
Morphemes:
Affix: Lyon
Language: en
PoS: Proper noun
Meaning: Proper noun~ A  surname, from nicknames​.
Affix: -ize
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: to make what is denoted by the noun/adjective
Affix: -ation
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: The result of an action or process