Word: adenotonsillectomy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: a
de
no
ton
si
llec
to
my
Definition: The surgical removal of the adenoids and tonsils, combination of adenoidectomy and tonsillectomy
Morphemes:
Affix: adeno-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: adenoid; a collection of lymphatic tissue in the throat behind the uvula (on the posterior wall and roof of the nasopharynx)
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἀδήν
Language: grc
Decoded: aden
Meaning: gland
Affix: tonsil
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any of various small masses of lymphoid tissues, including palatine tonsils, adenoids and lingual tonsils.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: tonsillae
Language: la
Decoded: tonsillae
PoS: Noun
Meaning: tonsils
Affix: -ectomy
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Surgical removal of.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἐκ
Language: grc
Decoded: ek
Meaning: out
Affix: τέμνω
Language: grc
Decoded: temno
Meaning: to cut