Word: zonulectomy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: zo
nu
lec
to
my
Definition: excision of a zonule; small beltlike zone
Morphemes:
Affix: zone
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A band or area of growth encircling anything.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ζώνη
Language: grc
Decoded: zone
Meaning: girdle, belt
Affix: -ule
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Diminutive suffix.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ula
Language: la
Decoded: -ula
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form a diminutive of a noun, indicating small size or youth.
Affix: -ectomy
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Excision of.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἐκ
Language: grc
Decoded: ek
Meaning: out
Affix: τέμνω
Language: grc
Decoded: temno
Meaning: to cut