Word: keratoscleritis
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ke
ra
to
scle
ri
tis
Definition: Inflammation of the cornea and the sclera of the eye.
Morphemes:
Affix: kerato-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: cornea; the transparent dome-shaped anterior portion of the outer covering of the eye; it covers the iris and pupil and is continuous with the sclera
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κέρας
Language: grc
Decoded: keras
Meaning: horn
Affix: sclera
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The white of the eye. It is the tough outer coat of the eye that covers the eyeball except for the cornea.
Affix: -itis
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Suffix denoting diseases characterized by inflammation, itself often caused by an infection.