Word: epicondylectomy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: e
pi
con
dy
lec
to
my
Definition: Removal of the epicondyle (to relieve golfer's elbow)
Morphemes:
Affix: epi-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Denotes an epimeric form
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἐπί
Language: grc
Decoded: epi
Meaning: on top of
Affix: condyle
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A smooth prominence on a bone where it forms a joint with another bone.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κόνδυλος
Language: grc
Decoded: kondulos
Meaning: knuckle
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