Word: dacryocystorhinostomy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: da
cry
o
cy
stor
hi
no
sto
my
Definition: A surgical procedure to restore the flow of tears into the nose from the lacrimal sac when the nasolacrimal duct does not function.
Morphemes:
Affix: dacryo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Relating to tears; lacrimal.
Affix: cysto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Of or relating to the urinary bladder; a membranous sac for temporary retention of urine
Affix: rhino-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Of the nose.
Affix: -stomy
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A surgical procedure forming a hole for access, nutrition, or waste elimination.