Word: hyperkyphosis
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: hy
per
ky
pho
sis
Definition: excessive kyphotic curvature of the thoracic region of the spine
Morphemes:
Affix: hyper-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: excessive
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὑπέρ
Language: grc
Decoded: uper
Meaning: over
Affix: kyphosis
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The normal convex curvature of the spine in the thoracic and sacral regions.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κυφός
Language: grc
Decoded: kuphos
Meaning: humpback, bent
Affix: -osis
Language: en
Decoded: -osis
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: functional disease or condition such as hepatosis