Word: canthotomy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: can
tho
to
my
Definition: The surgical division of the canthus, usually the outer canthus.
Morphemes:
Affix: cantho-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: canthus; either of the corners of the eye where the upper and lower eyelids meet
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