Word: hepatocirrhosis
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: he
pa
to
cirr
ho
sis
Definition: cirrhosis of the liver
Morphemes:
Affix: hepato-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Pertaining to the liver; having a reddish-brown color
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἠπᾰτ-
Language: grc
Decoded: epat-
Meaning: ἠπᾰτ-
Affix: cirrhosis
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A chronic disease of the liver caused by damage from toxins (including alcohol), metabolic problems, hepatitis or nutritional deprivation. It is characterised by an increase of fibrous tissue and the destruction of liver cells.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κιρρός
Language: grc
Decoded: kirros
Meaning: tawny