Word: cariostasis
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ca
ri
o
sta
sis
Definition: The halting of the development of dental caries.
Morphemes:
Affix: cario-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: dental caries; soft decayed area in a tooth; progressive decay can lead to the death of a tooth
Affix: -stasis
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: slowing down, stopping.