Word: arytenoidectomy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: a
ry
te
noi
dec
to
my
Definition: Removal of the arytenoids in order to widen the larynx
Morphemes:
Affix: arytenoid
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Relating to or being an arytenoid cartilage; either of two small cartilages at the back of the larynx to which the vocal folds are attached
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ᾰ̓ρύ̆ταινᾰ
Language: grc
Decoded: arutaina
Meaning: a ladle or cup
Affix: -ο-
Language: grc
Decoded: -o-
Meaning: -ο-
Affix: εἶδος
Language: grc
Decoded: eidos
Meaning: form, appearance
Affix: -ής
Language: grc
Decoded: -es
Meaning: -ής
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