Word: rectoscopy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: rec
to
sco
py
Definition: Alternative form of proctoscopy; visual examination of the rectum and the end of the colon by means of a proctoscope
Morphemes:
Affix: recto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: rectum; the terminal section of the alimentary canal; from the sigmoid flexure to the anus
Affix: -scopy
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: observation, viewing
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.