Word: fasciotomy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: fa
sci
o
to
my
Definition: The cutting of the fascia to relieve tension or pressure (and treat the resulting loss of circulation to an area of tissue or muscle).
Morphemes:
Affix: fascio-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: fascia; instrument panel on an automobile or airplane containing dials and controls
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)
Etymology Compounds: Affix: τέμνω
Language: grc
Decoded: temno
Meaning: I cut