Word: lipoatrophy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: li
poa
tro
phy
Definition: The loss of subcutaneous fatty tissue.
Morphemes:
Affix: lipo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: fat.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: λῐ́πος
Language: grc
Decoded: lipos
Meaning: animal fat
Affix: atrophy
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A reduction in the functionality of an organ caused by disease, injury or lack of use.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἀ-
Language: grc
Decoded: a-
Meaning: not
Affix: τρέφω
Language: grc
Decoded: trepho
Meaning: to maintain, support
Affix: -η
Language: grc
Decoded: -e
Meaning: o-grade