Word: cholecystogastrostomy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: cho
le
cy
sto
gas
tro
sto
my
Definition: anastomosis of the gallbladder and the stomach
Morphemes:
Affix: cholecysto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Relating to the gall bladder; a muscular sac attached to the liver that stores bile (secreted by the liver) until it is needed for digestion
Affix: gastro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: of or relating to the stomach; bear to eat
Etymology Compounds: Affix: γαστήρ
Language: grc
Decoded: gaster
Meaning: stomach
Affix: -stomy
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A surgical procedure forming a hole for access, nutrition, or waste elimination.