Word: radioembolism
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ra
di
oem
bo
li
sm
Definition: A radiotherapy in which radioactive nanoparticles are injected into an artery and travel to an organ (typically the liver) where they settle
Morphemes:
Affix: radio-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: radiation, radioactive
Affix: embolism
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An obstruction or occlusion of an artery by an embolus, that is by a blood clot, air bubble or other matter that has been transported by the blood stream.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἐμβολισμός
Language: grc
Decoded: embolismos
Meaning: intercalary