Word: adenotomy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ad
e
not
o
my
Definition: Dissection of, or incision into, a gland or glands.
Morphemes:
Affix: adeno-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: gland
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἀδήν
Language: grc
Decoded: aden
Meaning: gland
Affix: -tomy
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A surgical incision; the cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation)
Etymology Compounds: Affix: τέμνω
Language: grc
Decoded: temno
Meaning: I cut