Word: dacryocystitis
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: da
cry
o
cy
sti
tis
Definition: inflammation of the lacrimal sac; either of the two dilated ends of the lacrimal ducts at the nasal ends of the eyes that fill with tears secreted by the lacrimal glands
Morphemes:
Affix: dacryo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Relating to tears; lacrimal.
Affix: cyst
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A pouch or sac without opening, usually membranous and containing morbid matter, which develops in one of the natural cavities or in the substance of an organ.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κύστις
Language: grc
Decoded: kustis
Meaning: anatomical sac
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