Word: postherniation
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: pos
ther
ni
a
tion
Definition: After herniation; rupture in smooth muscle tissue through which a bodily structure protrudes
Morphemes:
Affix: post-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: after, later
Etymology Compounds: Affix: post
Language: la
Decoded: post
Meaning: after, behind
Affix: hernia
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A disorder in which a part of the body protrudes abnormally through a tear or opening in an adjacent part, especially of the abdomen.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: hernia
Language: la
Decoded: hernia
Meaning: protruded viscus
Affix: -ation
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: The result of an action or process
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ātiō
Language: la
Decoded: -atio
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Form of -tiō appended to nouns