Word: phacolysis
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pha
co
ly
sis
Definition: The destruction and removal of the lens of the eye
Morphemes:
Affix: phaco-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: lens
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φακός
Language: grc
Decoded: phakos
Meaning: lentil, lenticular body
Affix: -lysis
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: disintegration
Etymology Compounds: Affix: λύω
Language: grc
Decoded: luo
Meaning: loosen
Affix: -σις
Language: grc
Decoded: -sis
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to verb stems to form abstract nouns or nouns of action, result or process