Word: ovaritis
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: o
va
ri
tis
Definition: inflammation of the ovary; one of usually two organs that produce ova and secrete estrogen and progesterone
Morphemes:
Affix: ovary
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A female reproductive organ, often paired, that produces ova and in mammals secretes the hormones estrogen and progesterone.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ovum
Language: la
Decoded: ovum
Meaning: egg
Affix: -itis
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Suffix denoting diseases characterized by inflammation, itself often caused by an infection.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ῖτις
Language: grc
Decoded: -itis
Meaning: pertaining to