Word: ileocecectomy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: i
le
o
cecec
to
my
Definition: Removal of the ileum and part of the colon
Morphemes:
Affix: ileo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Of or relating to the ileum; the part of the small intestine between the jejunum and the cecum
Affix: cecum
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Alternative form of caecum
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