Word: lithodialysis
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: li
tho
di
a
ly
sis
Definition: The fragmentation or solution of a calculus.
Morphemes:
Affix: litho-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: lith- + -o-
Affix: dia-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: through, across, between
Affix: -lysis
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: dissolving
Etymology Compounds: Affix: λύω
Language: grc
Decoded: luo
Meaning: loosen
Affix: -σις
Language: grc
Decoded: -sis
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to verb stems to form abstract nouns or nouns of action, result or process