Word: electrosurgery
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: e
lec
tro
sur
ger
y
Definition: the application of high-frequency electric current to tissue as a means to cut, coagulate, desiccate, or fulgurate it
Morphemes:
Affix: electro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: electricity or electrical
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἤλεκτρον
Language: grc
Decoded: elektron
Meaning: amber
Affix: surgery
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A procedure involving major incisions to remove, repair, or replace a part of a body.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: χείρ
Language: grc
Decoded: kheir
Meaning: hand
Affix: ἔργον
Language: grc
Decoded: ergon
Meaning: work