Word: enterostomies
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: en
ter
o
sto
mies
Definition: Plural of enterostomy; surgical operation that creates a permanent opening through the abdominal wall into the intestine
Morphemes:
Affix: entero-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: relating specifically to the small intestine.
Affix: -stomy
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A surgical procedure forming a hole for access, nutrition, or waste elimination.
Affix: -ies
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the plural forms of nouns endings in consonant-y.