Word: arthroscopic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: ar
thro
scop
ic
Definition: Of or pertaining to arthroscopy; a minimally invasive operation to repair a damaged joint; the surgeon examines the joint with an arthroscope while making repairs through a small incision
Morphemes:
Affix: arthro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: joint; articulation.
Affix: -scopy
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: observation, viewing
Affix: -ic
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning “of or pertaining to”.