Word: arthrectomy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ar
threc
to
my
Definition: excision of a joint
Morphemes:
Affix: arthr-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: used to form New Latin medical and taxonomic terms relating to joints, articulation, and vocal articulation
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