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Words with Root “lys-” in English (US)
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lys- Greek origin, meaning 'loosening' or 'release'.
schizolysigenous
6 syllables16 letters
schiz·o·ly·si·gen·eous
/ˈʃɪz.oʊ.laɪ.sɪ.dʒɛn.i.əs/
adjective
The word 'schizolysigenous' is a complex adjective of Greek and Latin origin. It is divided into six syllables: schiz-o-ly-si-gen-eous, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Its morphemes include the prefix 'schizo-', the root 'lys-', and the suffix '-igenous'. The word describes a process of cell disintegration.