Word: ophthalmoparesis
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: oph
thal
mo
pare
sis
Definition: A partial or complete paralysis of the extraocular muscles which are responsible for eye movements.
Morphemes:
Affix: ophthalmo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Of or relating to eyes; look at
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὀφθαλμός
Language: grc
Decoded: ophthalmos
Meaning: eye
Affix: paresis
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A paralysis which is incomplete or which occurs in isolated areas.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: παρα-
Language: grc
Decoded: para-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: beside
Affix: ἰέναι
Language: grc
Decoded: ienai
Meaning: let go