Word: sheathotomy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: shea
tho
to
my
Definition: incision into the sheath of a vessel
Morphemes:
Affix: sheath
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: Alternative form of sheathe; plunge or bury (a knife or sword) in flesh
Affix: -tomy
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A surgical incision; the cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation)
Etymology Compounds: Affix: τέμνω
Language: grc
Decoded: temno
Meaning: I cut