Word: enthesitis
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: en
the
si
tis
Definition: An inflammatory disorder of entheses (bone attachments).
Morphemes:
Affix: enthesis
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The point at which a tendon, ligament, or muscle inserts into a bone.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἔνθεσις
Language: grc
Decoded: enthesis
Meaning: putting in, insertion
Affix: -itis
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Suffix denoting diseases characterized by inflammation, itself often caused by an infection.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ῖτις
Language: grc
Decoded: -itis
Meaning: pertaining to