Word: oncoplastic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: on
cop
la
stic
Definition: Describing plastic surgery that mitigates the physical effects of cancer
Morphemes:
Affix: onco-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Pertaining to tumors; an abnormal new mass of tissue that serves no purpose
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὄγκος
Language: grc
Decoded: ogkos
Meaning: lump, mass, bulk
Affix: plastic
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An instance of plastic surgery.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: plastēs
Language: la
Decoded: plastes
Meaning: shaper”, “moulder
Affix: -icus
Language: la
Decoded: -icus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: of or pertaining to; connected with; -ic, -ish