Word: thromboembolectomy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: throm
boem
bo
lec
to
my
Definition: Combined thrombectomy and embolectomy.
Morphemes:
Affix: thrombo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Alternative form of thromb-; thrombus
Affix: embolism
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An obstruction or occlusion of an artery by an embolus, that is by a blood clot, air bubble or other matter that has been transported by the blood stream.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἐμβολισμός
Language: grc
Decoded: embolismos
Meaning: intercalary
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