Word: ileostomies
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: i
le
o
sto
mies
Definition: Plural of ileostomy; surgical procedure that creates an opening from the ileum through the abdominal wall to function as an anus; performed in cases of cancer of the colon or ulcerative colitis
Morphemes:
Affix: ileo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Of or relating to the ileum; the part of the small intestine between the jejunum and the cecum
Affix: -stomy
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A surgical procedure forming a hole for access, nutrition, or waste elimination.
Affix: -ies
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the plural forms of nouns endings in consonant-y.