Word: hyalitis
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: hy
a
li
tis
Definition: Inflammation of the hyaloid membrane; the transparent membrane enveloping the vitreous humor of the eye and separating it from the retina
Morphemes:
Affix: hyalo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: glass
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὕαλος
Language: grc
Decoded: ualos
Meaning: glass
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