Word: crossectomy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: cro
ssec
to
my
Definition: A procedure that ligates the great saphenous vein at its termination into the femoral vein.
Morphemes:
Affix: cross
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A pipe-fitting with four branches whose axes usually form a right angle.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: crux
Language: la
Decoded: crux
PoS: Noun
Meaning: wooden frame on which criminals were crucified, especially a cross
Affix: -ectomy
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Surgical removal of.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἐκ
Language: grc
Decoded: ek
Meaning: out
Affix: τέμνω
Language: grc
Decoded: temno
Meaning: to cut