Word: urethropexy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ur
e
thro
pe
xy
Definition: A surgical procedure that provides support to the urethra, sometimes performed in the treatment of incontinence.
Morphemes:
Affix: urethro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: urethra; duct through which urine is discharged in most mammals and which serves as the male genital duct
Affix: -pexy
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: fixing (in place), fastening