Word: laryngoplegia
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: la
ryn
go
ple
gi
a
Definition: Paralysis of the larynx; a cartilaginous structure at the top of the trachea; contains elastic vocal cords that are the source of the vocal tone in speech
Morphemes:
Affix: laryngo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Of the throat or larynx.
Affix: -plegia
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: paralysis
Etymology Compounds: Affix: πλήσσειν
Language: grc
Decoded: plessein
Meaning: to strike