Word: iatrochemistry
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: i
at
ro
chem
is
try
Definition: An early branch of chemistry, having roots in alchemy, that tried to provide chemical remedies to diseases; alternatively, the application of chemistry to medical theory.
Morphemes:
Affix: iatro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: doctor; physician
Affix: chemist
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An alchemist; one who was versed in the practice of alchemy and who sought an elixir of life and a panacea and an alkahest and the philosopher's stone
Affix: -ry
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Alternative form of -ery. Added to verbs to form nouns meaning "place of" (an art, craft, or practice).