Word: ventriculoplasty
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ven
tri
cu
lo
pla
sty
Definition: Repair of a damaged ventricle; one of four connected cavities in the brain; is continuous with the central canal of the spinal cord and contains cerebrospinal fluid
Morphemes:
Affix: ventriculo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: ventricle; one of four connected cavities in the brain; is continuous with the central canal of the spinal cord and contains cerebrospinal fluid
Affix: -plasty
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Repair or restoration of a part or function.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: πλαστός
Language: grc
Decoded: plastos
Meaning: molded, formed