Word: iridesis
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: i
ri
de
sis
Definition: The ligature of a portion of the iris brought out through an incision in the cornea.
Morphemes:
Affix: irido-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Alternative form of irid-. Relating to the iris.
Affix: -desis
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Binding, fusion.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: δέω
Language: grc
Decoded: deo
Meaning: to bind, tie, fasten
Affix: -σῐς
Language: grc
Decoded: -sis
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to verb stems to form abstract nouns or nouns of action, result or process