Word: hepatoduodenostomy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: he
pa
to
du
o
de
no
sto
my
Definition: The formation of an opening from the liver into the duodenum.
Morphemes:
Affix: hepato-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Pertaining to the liver; having a reddish-brown color
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἠπᾰτ-
Language: grc
Decoded: epat-
Meaning: ἠπᾰτ-
Affix: duodeno-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: duodenum; the part of the small intestine between the stomach and the jejunum
Affix: -stomy
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A surgical procedure forming a hole for access, nutrition, or waste elimination.