Word: cystopyelonephritis
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: cy
sto
pye
lo
ne
phri
tis
Definition: inflammation of the bladder, the pelvis of the kidney, and the kidney parenchyma
Morphemes:
Affix: cysto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Of or relating to the urinary bladder; a membranous sac for temporary retention of urine
Affix: pyelo-
Language: en
Meaning: relating to the renal pelvis
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: -itis
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Suffix denoting diseases characterized by inflammation, itself often caused by an infection.