Word: tocolysis
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: to
co
ly
sis
Definition: The suppression of uterine contractions.
Morphemes:
Affix: toco-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Relating to childbirth; the parturition process in human beings; having a baby; the process of giving birth to a child
Etymology Compounds: Affix: τόκος
Language: grc
Decoded: tokos
Meaning: childbirth
Affix: -lysis
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: decomposition or breakdown
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