Word: dermofasciectomy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: der
mo
fa
sciec
to
my
Definition: The removal (and subsequent grafting) of diseased palmar fascia along with any overlying involved skin
Morphemes:
Affix: dermo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: skin; epidermis.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: δέρω
Language: grc
Decoded: dero
Meaning: I skin”, “I flay
Affix: -μᾰ
Language: grc
Decoded: -ma
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to verbal stems to form neuter nouns denoting the result or effect of an action, a particular instance of an action, or the object of an action
Affix: fascia
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The layer of loose tissue, often containing fat, immediately beneath the skin; the stronger layer of connective tissue covering and investing all muscles; an aponeurosis.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: fascia
Language: la
Decoded: fascia
Meaning: a band, bandage, swathe
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