Word: rectosigmoiditis
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: rec
to
sig
moi
di
tis
Definition: inflammation of the sigmoid colon and rectum
Morphemes:
Affix: recto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: rectum; the terminal section of the alimentary canal; from the sigmoid flexure to the anus
Affix: sigma
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The symbol Σ, used to indicate summation of a set or series.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: σίζω
Language: grc
Decoded: sizo
Meaning: to hiss
Affix: -μα
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: -oid
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of similar form to, but not the same as. Having the likeness of. Forms adjectives and nouns.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: εἶδος
Language: grc
Decoded: eidos
Meaning: form, appearance
Affix: -ής
Language: grc
Decoded: -es
Meaning: -ής
Affix: -itis
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Suffix denoting diseases characterized by inflammation, itself often caused by an infection.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ῖτις
Language: grc
Decoded: -itis
Meaning: pertaining to