Word: keratorrhexis
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ke
ra
to
rrhe
xis
Definition: rupture of the 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
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: rhexis
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The rupture of an organ.