Word: pyropoikilocytosis
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: py
ro
poi
ki
lo
cy
to
sis
Definition: A form of hemolytic anemia characterized by an abnormal sensitivity of red blood cells to heat and erythrocyte morphology similar to that seen in thermal burns.
Morphemes:
Affix: pyro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: fire, heat.
Affix: poikilo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: variegated or variable
Affix: -cyte
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form cell names and classifications for mature cells.
Affix: -osis
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: functional disease or condition such as hepatosis