Word: tomosynthesis
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: to
mo
syn
the
sis
Definition: The creation of a 3D image of part of the body by digital processing of multiple X-rays.
Morphemes:
Affix: tomo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: sections; cutting
Etymology Compounds: Affix: τέμνω
Language: grc
Decoded: temno
Meaning: to cut
Affix: -ος
Language: grc
Decoded: -os
Meaning: o-grade
Affix: synthesis
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The formation of something complex or coherent by combining simpler things.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: συν-
Language: grc
Decoded: sun-
Meaning: together
Affix: τίθημι
Language: grc
Decoded: tithemi
Meaning: set, place