Word: sialolithectomy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: sia
lo
li
thec
to
my
Definition: Lithectomy for a sialolith. Excision of a sialolith; a stone formed in the salivary gland
Morphemes:
Affix: sialo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: sialyl. A univalent radical derived from sialic acid
Affix: -lith
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: used to form names of rocks and minerals
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