Word: parathyroidectomy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: par
a
thy
roid
ec
to
my
Definition: The procedure to remove one or more of the parathyroid glands
Morphemes:
Affix: para-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: disability sport
Affix: thyroid
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An extract prepared from the thyroid gland of animals and used in treating deficiency of thyroid hormones.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: θῠρεός
Language: grc
Decoded: thureos
Meaning: oblong shield
Affix: εἶδος
Language: grc
Decoded: eidos
Meaning: form, appearance
Affix: -ής
Language: grc
Decoded: -es
Meaning: -ής
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