Word: hysteroscopic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: hy
ste
ros
co
pic
Definition: Relating to hysteroscopy; visual examination of the uterus and uterine lining using an endoscope inserted through the vagina
Morphemes:
Affix: hystero-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to the uterus (womb).
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὑστέρᾱ
Language: grc
Decoded: ustera
Meaning: the womb
Affix: -scope
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to make terms denoting an instrument used for viewing or examination.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: σκοπός
Language: grc
Decoded: skopos
Meaning: watcher
Affix: -έω
Language: grc
Decoded: -eo
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form verbs from nouns, adjectives and other verbs. Often, not always, added to the stems of thematic nouns or adjectives in -ος.
Affix: -ic
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning “of or pertaining to”.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -icus
Language: la
Decoded: -icus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: belonging to