Word: myxedematous
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: myx
e
dem
a
tous
Definition: Relating to, or exhibiting, myxedema; hypothyroidism marked by dry skin and swellings around lips and nose as well as mental deterioration
Morphemes:
Affix: myxo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: mucus
Etymology Compounds: Affix: μύξα
Language: grc
Decoded: muxa
Meaning: mucus
Affix: edema
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An excessive accumulation of serum in tissue spaces or a body cavity.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: οἴδημα
Language: grc
Decoded: oidema
Meaning: swelling
Affix: -ous
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns, to denote possession or presence of a quality in any degree, commonly in abundance.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ōsus
Language: la
Decoded: -osus
Meaning: full, full of