Word: hysterotome
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: hy
ster
o
tome
Definition: A special knife used in hysterectomy.
Morphemes:
Affix: hystero-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to the uterus (womb).
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὑστέρᾱ
Language: grc
Decoded: ustera
Meaning: the womb
Affix: -tome
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: An instrument for cutting.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -τομον
Language: grc
Decoded: -tomon
Meaning: that cuts