Word: choledochotomy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: chole
do
cho
to
my
Definition: incision into the common bile duct
Morphemes:
Affix: choledocho-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Relating to the common bile duct; a duct formed by the hepatic and cystic ducts; opens into the duodenum
Etymology Compounds: Affix: χοληδόχος
Language: grc
Decoded: kholedokhos
Meaning: bile-containing
Affix: -tomy
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A surgical incision; the cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation)
Etymology Compounds: Affix: τέμνω
Language: grc
Decoded: temno
Meaning: I cut