Word: pyloromyotomy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: py
lo
ro
myo
to
my
Definition: A surgical procedure in which an incision is made in the longitudinal and circular muscles of the pylorus.
Morphemes:
Affix: pyloro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: pylorus; a small circular opening between the stomach and the duodenum
Affix: myo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: muscle.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: μῦς
Language: grc
Decoded: mus
Meaning: mouse; muscle
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