Word: laryngectomees
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: la
ryn
gec
to
mees
Definition: Plural of laryngectomee; the removal of the larynx and separation of the airway from the mouth, nose and esophagus
Morphemes:
Affix: larynx
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A hollow muscular organ of the neck of mammals situated just below where the tract of the pharynx splits into the trachea and the oesophagus. It is involved in breath control and protection of the trachea, and, because it houses the vocal cords, sound production.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: λᾰ́ρῠγξ
Language: grc
Decoded: larugx
Meaning: larynx; windpipe; gullet, throat
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
Affix: -ee
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form words meaning a person who has undergone a particular medical procedure.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form regular plurals of nouns.