Word: omphalitis
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: om
pha
li
tis
Definition: inflammation or infection of the umbilicus; a scar where the umbilical cord was attached
Morphemes:
Affix: omphalo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Relating to the navel; the center point or middle of something
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὀμφαλός
Language: grc
Decoded: omphalos
Meaning: navel
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