Word: keratolytic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: ke
ra
to
ly
tic
Definition: Pertaining to keratolysis. The periodic exfoliation of the epidermis.
Morphemes:
Affix: kerato-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: cornea; the transparent dome-shaped anterior portion of the outer covering of the eye; it covers the iris and pupil and is continuous with the sclera
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κέρας
Language: grc
Decoded: keras
Meaning: horn
Affix: -lytic
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used in adjectives relating to nouns with the suffix -lysis.