Word: adipositis
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: a
di
po
si
tis
Definition: inflammation of the adipose tissue; a kind of body tissue containing stored fat that serves as a source of energy; it also cushions and insulates vital organs
Morphemes:
Affix: adipose
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Animal fat stored in the tissue of the body.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: adeps
Language: la
Decoded: adeps
Meaning: fat, lard
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