Word: retrolisthesis
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: re
tro
lis
the
sis
Definition: A posterior displacement of one vertebral body with respect to the adjacent vertebrae to a degree less than a luxation (dislocation).
Morphemes:
Affix: retro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: In the opposite direction.
Affix: listhesis
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A forward displacement (slippage) of a vertebra over a lower segment.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὀλισθάνω
Language: grc
Decoded: olisthano
Meaning: to slip, to slide