Word: iridectomies
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: i
ri
dec
to
mies
Definition: Plural of iridectomy; an eye operation that treats closed-angle glaucoma by surgical removal of part of the iris of the eye
Morphemes:
Affix: irid-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Relating to the iris; muscular diaphragm that controls the size of the pupil which in turn controls the amount of light that enters the eye; it forms the colored portion of the eye
Etymology Compounds: Affix: of
Language: grc
Decoded: of
PoS: Preposition
Meaning: Links an adjective with a noun or noun phrase to form a quasi-adverbial qualifier; n respect to, as regards.
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
Affix: -ies
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the plural forms of nouns endings in consonant-y.