Word: hyposmolality
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: hy
pos
mo
la
li
ty
Definition: An abnormally low osmolality (of a body fluid)
Morphemes:
Affix: hypo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Deficient; less than normal.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὑπο-
Language: grc
Decoded: upo-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: denoting a small degree, gradual
Affix: osmo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: osmosis; diffusion of molecules through a semipermeable membrane from a place of higher concentration to a place of lower concentration until the concentration on both sides is equal
Affix: mole
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A hemorrhagic mass of tissue in the uterus caused by a dead ovum.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: mola
Language: la
Decoded: mola
Meaning: millstone
Affix: -al
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forming nouns, especially of verbal action.
Affix: -ity
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Alternative form of -ety. Added to monosyllabic words, typically nouns or adjectives, to extend their form. Often seen in fanciful compounds.