Word: appendectomy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ap
pen
dec
to
my
Definition: The surgical procedure for the removal of the vermiform appendix.
Morphemes:
Affix: appendix
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The vermiform appendix, an inner organ that can become inflamed.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: appendix
Language: la
Decoded: appendix
PoS: Noun
Meaning: appendage
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