Word: pseudocirrhosis
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pseu
do
cirr
ho
sis
Definition: A condition of the liver resembling cirrhosis, associated with some forms of cancer.
Morphemes:
Affix: pseudo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Not a true, appearing like a true
Affix: cirrhosis
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A chronic disease of the liver caused by damage from toxins (including alcohol), metabolic problems, hepatitis or nutritional deprivation. It is characterised by an increase of fibrous tissue and the destruction of liver cells.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κιρρός
Language: grc
Decoded: kirros
Meaning: tawny