Word: mastectomy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: mas
tec
to
my
Definition: The surgical procedure to remove of all or part of a breast; mammectomy.
Morphemes:
Affix: mast-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Relating to homologous mammary organs, such as udders.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: μαστός
Language: grc
Decoded: mastos
Meaning: breast
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