Word: rectotomy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: rec
to
to
my
Definition: The operation for dividing a rectal stricture.
Morphemes:
Affix: recto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: rectum; the terminal section of the alimentary canal; from the sigmoid flexure to the anus
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