Word: gingivectomy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: gin
gi
vec
to
my
Definition: A periodontal surgical procedure to remove gum tissue.
Morphemes:
Affix: gingiva
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The gum, consisting of the tissue surrounding the roots of the teeth and covering the jawbone.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: gingiva
Language: la
Decoded: gingiva
Meaning: gums
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