Word: meniscotomy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: me
ni
sco
to
my
Definition: incision of the meniscus (typically of the knee)
Morphemes:
Affix: meniscus
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Either of two parts of the human knee that provide structural integrity to the knee when it undergoes tension and torsion.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: μείς
Language: grc
Decoded: meis
Meaning: month; moon
Affix: -ῐ́σκος
Language: grc
Decoded: -iskos
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Noun-forming diminutive suffix.
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