Word: streptolysis
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: strep
to
ly
sis
Definition: The breakup of red blood cells by means of streptolysin
Morphemes:
Affix: strepto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: having the form of a twisted chain
Etymology Compounds: Affix: στρέφω
Language: grc
Decoded: strepho
Meaning: I turn, I twist
Affix: -τος
Language: grc
Decoded: -tos
Meaning: able to
Affix: -lysis
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: disintegration
Etymology Compounds: Affix: λύω
Language: grc
Decoded: luo
Meaning: loosen
Affix: -σις
Language: grc
Decoded: -sis
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to verb stems to form abstract nouns or nouns of action, result or process