Word: urostomy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ur
o
sto
my
Definition: a surgically constructed opening in the urinary tract allowing urine to exit the body; the procedure of making such an opening.
Morphemes:
Affix: uro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: urine; relating to urine and the urinary system.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: οὖρον
Language: grc
Decoded: ouron
PoS: Noun
Meaning: urine
Affix: -stomy
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A surgical procedure forming a hole for access, nutrition, or waste elimination.