Word: dermatrophy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: der
ma
tro
phy
Definition: atrophy (a thinning) of the skin
Morphemes:
Affix: dermo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: skin; epidermis.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: δέρω
Language: grc
Decoded: dero
Meaning: I skin”, “I flay
Affix: -μᾰ
Language: grc
Decoded: -ma
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to verbal stems to form neuter nouns denoting the result or effect of an action, a particular instance of an action, or the object of an action
Affix: atrophy
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A reduction in the functionality of an organ caused by disease, injury or lack of use.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἀ-
Language: grc
Decoded: a-
Meaning: not
Affix: τρέφω
Language: grc
Decoded: trepho
Meaning: to maintain, support
Affix: -η
Language: grc
Decoded: -e
Meaning: o-grade