Word: atheroembolism
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: a
the
roem
bo
li
sm
Definition: Cholesterol embolism; occlusion of a blood vessel by an embolus (a loose clot or air bubble or other particle)
Morphemes:
Affix: athero-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: arterial conditions that are characterised by gruel-like lesions
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἀθήρα
Language: grc
Decoded: athera
Meaning: gruel
Affix: embolism
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An obstruction or occlusion of an artery by an embolus, that is by a blood clot, air bubble or other matter that has been transported by the blood stream.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἐμβολισμός
Language: grc
Decoded: embolismos
Meaning: intercalary