Word: laparoscope
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: lap
a
ro
scope
Definition: A thin endoscope that may be inserted through a small incision in the abdominal wall.
Morphemes:
Affix: laparo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: flank, side
Etymology Compounds: Affix: λαπάρα
Language: grc
Decoded: lapara
Meaning: flank
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.