Word: amniotomy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: am
ni
o
to
my
Definition: An artificial rupture of membranes to induce or accelerate labour.
Morphemes:
Affix: amnio-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: amnion; amniotic
Affix: -tomy
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A surgical incision; the cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation)