Word: laparoscopy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: lap
a
ros
co
py
Definition: Examination of the loins or abdomen, now specifically examination or surgery on the peritoneal cavity using a laparoscope.
Morphemes:
Affix: laparo-
Language: en
Meaning: flank
Etymology Compounds: Affix: λαπάρα
Language: grc
Decoded: lapara
Meaning: flank
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.