Word: pyloroplasty
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: py
lor
op
la
sty
Definition: Surgical correction of the pylorus; a small circular opening between the stomach and the duodenum
Morphemes:
Affix: pyloro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: pylorus; a small circular opening between the stomach and the duodenum
Affix: -plasty
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Molding or shaping through a surgical procedure.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: πλαστός
Language: grc
Decoded: plastos
Meaning: molded, formed