Word: adenoidism
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: a
de
noi
di
sm
Definition: adenoiditis. Inflammation of the adenoid in the human throat.
Morphemes:
Affix: adenoid
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: One of two folds of lymphatic tissue covered by ciliated epithelium. They are found in the roof and posterior wall of the nasopharynx at the back of the throat behind the uvula. They may obstruct normal breathing and make speech difficult when swollen, a condition often called adenitis.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: grc
Language: grc
Decoded: grc
PoS: Symbol
Meaning: the ISO 639-3 code for Ancient Greek, Classical Greek, Koine Greek, Byzantine Greek (to 1453)
Affix: -ism
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form names of conditions or syndromes
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ισμός
Language: grc
Decoded: -ismos
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms abstract nouns.