Word: esophagostoma
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: e
so
pha
go
sto
ma
Definition: A surgically-made opening into the esophagus
Morphemes:
Affix: esophago-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: esophagus; the passage between the pharynx and the stomach
Affix: stoma
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A small opening in a membrane; a surgically constructed opening, especially one in the abdominal wall that permits the passage of waste after a colostomy or ileostomy.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: στόμα
Language: grc
Decoded: stoma
Meaning: mouth