Word: vasospasm
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: va
so
spa
sm
Definition: Spasm of the blood vessels, leading to vasoconstriction and potentially tissue ischemia and necrosis.
Morphemes:
Affix: vaso-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Pertaining to blood vessels or the vascular system.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: vās
Language: la
Decoded: vas
PoS: Noun
Meaning: vessel, container, dish
Affix: spasm
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To produce and undergo a spasm.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: σπασμός
Language: grc
Decoded: spasmos
Meaning: spasm, convulsion