Word: dysafferentation
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: dy
sa
ffer
en
ta
tion
Definition: Abnormal afferent input as a result of joint restriction that involves a functional decrease in the activity of large diameter mechanoreceptor afferent fibers and a simultaneous functional increases in the activity of nociceptive afferent nerve fibers.
Morphemes:
Affix: dys-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: bad
Etymology Compounds: Affix: δυσ-
Language: grc
Decoded: dus-
Meaning: hard, difficult, bad
Affix: afferent
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An afferent structure or connection
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ad
Language: la
Decoded: ad
Meaning: to, toward
Affix: ferre
Language: la
Decoded: ferre
Meaning: to carry, bear
Affix: -ation
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: The result of an action or process
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ātiō
Language: la
Decoded: -atio
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Form of -tiō appended to nouns