Word: ampullectomy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: am
pu
llec
to
my
Definition: excision of an ampulla, typically of the ampulla of Vater
Morphemes:
Affix: ampulla
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The dilated end of a duct.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: amphora
Language: la
Decoded: amphora
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A measure for liquids; quadrantal; the measure of a ship.
Affix: -lus
Language: la
Decoded: -lus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form a diminutive of a noun, indicating small size or youth.
Affix: -ectomy
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Excision of.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἐκ
Language: grc
Decoded: ek
Meaning: out
Affix: τέμνω
Language: grc
Decoded: temno
Meaning: to cut