Word: tracheostomy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: tra
che
os
to
my
Definition: A surgical procedure in which an incision is made into the trachea, through the neck, and a tube inserted so as to make an artificial opening in order to assist breathing
Morphemes:
Affix: tracheo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Relating to the trachea; one of the tubules forming the respiratory system of most insects and many arachnids
Affix: -stomy
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A surgical procedure forming a hole for access, nutrition, or waste elimination.