Word: colostomy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: co
los
to
my
Definition: An incision into the colon to allow for drainage; the opening produced in such incision.
Morphemes:
Affix: colo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: pertaining to the colon; the basic unit of money in Costa Rica; equal to 100 centimos
Affix: -stomy
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A surgical procedure forming a hole for access, nutrition, or waste elimination.