Word: cantholysis
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: can
tho
ly
sis
Definition: The surgical division of the canthus; either of the corners of the eye where the upper and lower eyelids meet
Morphemes:
Affix: cantho-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: canthus; either of the corners of the eye where the upper and lower eyelids meet
Affix: -lysis
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: decomposition or breakdown
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