Word: prostatectomies
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pro
sta
tec
to
mies
Definition: Plural of prostatectomy; surgical removal of part or all of the prostate gland
Morphemes:
Affix: prostate
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The prostate gland; any of various organs that synthesize substances needed by the body and release it through ducts or directly into the bloodstream
Etymology Compounds: Affix: προστάτης
Language: grc
Decoded: prostates
Meaning: one who stands before, protector, guardian
Affix: -ectomy
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Surgical removal of.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἐκ
Language: grc
Decoded: ek
Meaning: out
Affix: τέμνω
Language: grc
Decoded: temno
Meaning: to cut
Affix: -ies
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the plural forms of nouns endings in consonant-y.