Word: histotomy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: his
tot
o
my
Definition: The dissection of organic tissues.
Morphemes:
Affix: histo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: tissue
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἱστός
Language: grc
Decoded: istos
Meaning: web, tissue
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