Word: ophthalmoplegia
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: oph
thal
mo
ple
gi
a
Definition: A complete paralysis of the extraocular muscles which are responsible for eye movements.
Morphemes:
Affix: ophthalmo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Of or relating to eyes; look at
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὀφθαλμός
Language: grc
Decoded: ophthalmos
Meaning: eye
Affix: -plegia
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: paralysis
Etymology Compounds: Affix: πλήσσειν
Language: grc
Decoded: plessein
Meaning: to strike