Word: pericystitis
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: per
i
cys
ti
tis
Definition: inflammation of the tissues surrounding the bladder
Morphemes:
Affix: peri-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: around or surrounding
Etymology Compounds: Affix: περί
Language: grc
Decoded: peri
Meaning: about, around
Affix: cysto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Of or relating to the urinary bladder; a membranous sac for temporary retention of urine
Affix: -itis
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Suffix denoting diseases characterized by inflammation, itself often caused by an infection.