Word: bronchospasm
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: bron
cho
spasm
Definition: difficulty in breathing due to a contraction of smooth muscle in the walls of the bronchi and bronchioles
Morphemes:
Affix: broncho-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: relating to bronchi and the airways
Affix: spasm
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A sudden, involuntary contraction of a muscle, a group of muscles, or a hollow organ.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: σπασμός
Language: grc
Decoded: spasmos
Meaning: spasm, convulsion