Word: tracheostomize
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: tra
che
o
sto
mize
Definition: To perform tracheostomy on.
Morphemes:
Affix: tracheo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Relating to the trachea; one of the tubules forming the respiratory system of most insects and many arachnids
Affix: -stomy
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A surgical procedure forming a hole for access, nutrition, or waste elimination.
Affix: -ize
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: to do what is denoted by the noun/adjective