Word: choledochoceles
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: chole
do
choceles
Definition: Plural of choledochocele. Cystic dilatation in the intramural portion of the distal common bile duct.
Morphemes:
Affix: choledocho-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Relating to the common bile duct; a duct formed by the hepatic and cystic ducts; opens into the duodenum
Etymology Compounds: Affix: χοληδόχος
Language: grc
Decoded: kholedokhos
Meaning: bile-containing
Affix: -cele
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A hernia; rupture in smooth muscle tissue through which a bodily structure protrudes
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κήλη
Language: grc
Decoded: kele
Meaning: tumour”; especially “hernia
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).