Word: paresis
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pa
re
sis
Definition: Inflammation of the brain as a cause of dementia or paralysis.
Morphemes:
Affix: paresis
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Inflammation of the brain as a cause of dementia or paralysis.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: παρα-
Language: grc
Decoded: para-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: contrary to
Affix: ἰέναι
Language: grc
Decoded: ienai
Meaning: let go