Word: keratoprosthesis
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ke
ra
to
pros
the
sis
Definition: A surgical procedure in which a severely damaged or diseased cornea is replaced with an artificial cornea.
Morphemes:
Affix: kerato-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: cornea; the transparent dome-shaped anterior portion of the outer covering of the eye; it covers the iris and pupil and is continuous with the sclera
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κέρας
Language: grc
Decoded: keras
Meaning: horn
Affix: prosthesis
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An artificial replacement for a body part, either internal or external.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: πρός
Language: grc
Decoded: pros
Meaning: towards
Affix: τίθημι
Language: grc
Decoded: tithemi
Meaning: I place