Word: strictureplasty
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: stric
ture
pla
sty
Definition: The surgical removal of part of the bowel affected by scar tissue.
Morphemes:
Affix: stricture
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: abnormal narrowing of a canal or duct in the body
Etymology Compounds: Affix: strictus
Language: la
Decoded: strictus
PoS: Participle
Meaning: tightened, compressed, having been tightened
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