Word: ophthalmology
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: oph
thal
mol
o
gy
Definition: The anatomy, functions, pathology, and treatment of the eye.
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: -logy
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A branch of learning; a study of a particular subject.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -logia
Language: la
Decoded: -logia
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: -logy; the study of