Word: meniscectomy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: men
is
cec
to
my
Definition: Removal of the meniscus (cartilage) of a joint (especially of the knee).
Morphemes:
Affix: meniscus
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Either of two parts of the human knee that provide structural integrity to the knee when it undergoes tension and torsion.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: μείς
Language: grc
Decoded: meis
Meaning: month; moon
Affix: -ῐ́σκος
Language: grc
Decoded: -iskos
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Noun-forming diminutive suffix.
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