Word: radiosurgery
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ra
di
o
sur
ger
y
Definition: The use of a directed beam of X-rays or other ionizing radiation to destroy diseased tissue.
Morphemes:
Affix: radio-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: radiation, radioactive
Affix: surgery
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A procedure involving major incisions to remove, repair, or replace a part of a body.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: χείρ
Language: grc
Decoded: kheir
Meaning: hand
Affix: ἔργον
Language: grc
Decoded: ergon
Meaning: work