Word: pneumonolysis
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pneu
mo
no
ly
sis
Definition: The separation of an adherent lung from the pleura, to permit collapse of the lung. It was formerly used to treat tuberculosis.
Morphemes:
Affix: pneumono-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Relating to the lungs; either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood
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