Dictionary

Word parts

Prefixes, suffixes and roots: learn one and every word built from it becomes readable.

-desisA word ending that means binding or fusing together by surgery.

dacry/oA word part that means tears or the tear duct.

de-A word beginning that means down, away from, removing, or reversing.

dent/oA word part that means tooth or teeth.

di-A word beginning that means two or twice.

dia-A word beginning that means through, across, apart or completely.

dips/oA word root that means thirst.

dors/oA word root that means the back of the body, or the top surface of a hand or foot.

duoden/oA word root that means the duodenum, the first part of the small intestine.

dys-A word beginning that means difficult, painful or not working normally.