Word: pulpitis
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pul
pi
tis
Definition: A reversible or irreversible inflamation of the tooth pulp which is in most cases of endodontic origin but can also be of periodontal origin too. It can lead to apical periodontitis, cysts and tooth loss if not treated.
Morphemes:
Affix: pulp
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The soft center of a tooth.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: pulpa
Language: la
Decoded: pulpa
PoS: Noun
Meaning: the soft part of an animal's body; flesh
Affix: -itis
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the names of various fictitious afflictions or diseases.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ῖτις
Language: grc
Decoded: -itis
Meaning: pertaining to