Word: strumectomy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: stru
mec
to
my
Definition: Removal of a struma; abnormally enlarged thyroid gland; can result from underproduction or overproduction of hormone or from a deficiency of iodine in the diet
Morphemes:
Affix: struma
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A scrofulous swelling; a tumour or goitre.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: struma
Language: la
Decoded: struma
PoS: Noun
Meaning: a scrofulous tumor, struma
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