Word: hysteroscope
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: hy
ste
ros
cope
Definition: An instrument designed to allow visual examination of the uterus
Morphemes:
Affix: hystero-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to the uterus (womb).
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὑστέρᾱ
Language: grc
Decoded: ustera
Meaning: the womb
Affix: -scope
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to make terms denoting an instrument used for viewing or examination.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: σκοπός
Language: grc
Decoded: skopos
Meaning: watcher
Affix: -έω
Language: grc
Decoded: -eo
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form verbs from nouns, adjectives and other verbs. Often, not always, added to the stems of thematic nouns or adjectives in -ος.