Word: ventriculocisternostomy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ven
tri
cu
lo
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ster
no
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my
Definition: A treatment for hydrocephalus that involves the creation of an opening between the third ventricle and the interpeduncular cistern for drainage of cerebrospinal fluid
Morphemes:
Affix: ventriculo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: ventricle; one of four connected cavities in the brain; is continuous with the central canal of the spinal cord and contains cerebrospinal fluid
Affix: cistern
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A cisterna; a sac or cavity containing fluid especially lymph or cerebrospinal fluid
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κίστη
Language: grc
Decoded: kiste
Meaning: box
Affix: -o-
Language: en
Meaning: interconsonantal
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -o-
Language: la
Decoded: -o-
PoS: Interfix
Meaning: Suffix forming nominal compounds (such as Gallo-Greek from Gallic and Greek ).
Affix: -stomy
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A surgical procedure forming a hole for access, nutrition, or waste elimination.