Word: pyothorax
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pyo
tho
rax
Definition: pleural empyema; an accumulation of pus in the pleural cavity
Morphemes:
Affix: pyo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: of or relating to pus; a fluid product of inflammation
Etymology Compounds: Affix: πῦον
Language: grc
Decoded: puon
Meaning: pus
Affix: thorax
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The region of the mammalian body between the neck and abdomen as well as the cavity containing the heart and lungs.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: θώραξ
Language: grc
Decoded: thorax
Meaning: a breastplate, cuirass, corslet