Word: phlebotome
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: phleb
o
tome
Definition: An instrument used for phlebotomy; a fleam.
Morphemes:
Affix: phlebo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Relating to veins; make a veinlike pattern
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φλέψ
Language: grc
Decoded: phleps
Meaning: vein
Affix: -tome
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: An instrument for cutting.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -τομον
Language: grc
Decoded: -tomon
Meaning: that cuts