Word: pemphigoids
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pem
phi
goids
Definition: Plural of pemphigoid. Any of a group of rare autoimmune blistering skin diseases that superficially resemble pemphigus.
Morphemes:
Affix: pemphigus
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A severe autoimmune skin disease characterized by pustules and painful blisters, and which can be fatal.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: πέμφιξ
Language: grc
Decoded: pemphix
Meaning: pustule
Affix: -oid
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of similar form to, but not the same as. Having the likeness of. Forms adjectives and nouns.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: εἶδος
Language: grc
Decoded: eidos
Meaning: form, appearance
Affix: -ής
Language: grc
Decoded: -es
Meaning: -ής
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the plural of nouns that correctly take just an "s" in the plural. See greengrocer’s apostrophe.