Word: proatherosclerosis
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: pro
ather
o
scler
o
sis
Definition: Alternative form of proatherosclerotic. That leads to atherosclerosis
Morphemes:
Affix: pro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: in front of
Affix: athero-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: arterial conditions that are characterised by gruel-like lesions
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἀθήρα
Language: grc
Decoded: athera
Meaning: gruel
Affix: sclerosis
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The abnormal hardening of body tissues, such as an artery.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: σκλήρωσις
Language: grc
Decoded: sklerosis
Meaning: an induration