Word: anhydrobiosis
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: an
hy
dro
bi
o
sis
Definition: A form of cryptobiosis that occurs in situations of extreme desiccation.
Morphemes:
Affix: an-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Alternative form of on; in a state required for something to function or be effective
Affix: hydro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Hydrozoa; coelenterates typically having alternation of generations; hydroid phase is usually colonial giving rise to the medusoid phase by budding: hydras and jellyfishes
Affix: -biosis
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: a specified way of living