Word: tympanocentesis
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: tym
pa
no
cen
te
sis
Definition: The drainage of fluid from the middle ear by using a small-gauge needle to puncture the eardrum.
Morphemes:
Affix: tympano-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Of or relating to the eardrum; the membrane in the ear that vibrates to sound
Affix: -centesis
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Puncture and aspiration of
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κέντησις
Language: grc
Decoded: kentesis
Meaning: the act of pricking