Word: pyosalpingitis
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pyo
sal
pin
gi
tis
Definition: inflammation of the pyosalpinx; a condition that occurs when a Fallopian tube is blocked and fills with serous or clear fluid near the ovary (distal to the uterus)
Morphemes:
Affix: pyo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: of or relating to pus; a fluid product of inflammation
Etymology Compounds: Affix: πῦον
Language: grc
Decoded: puon
Meaning: pus
Affix: salpinx
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The Fallopian tube; either of a pair of tubes conducting the egg from the ovary to the uterus
Affix: -itis
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Suffix denoting diseases characterized by inflammation, itself often caused by an infection.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ῖτις
Language: grc
Decoded: -itis
Meaning: pertaining to