Word: adenoidectomy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ad
e
noid
ec
to
my
Definition: Surgical removal of the adenoids, or of adenoid growths in the nasopharynx; commonly performed along with tonsillectomy.
Morphemes:
Affix: adenoid
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: One of two folds of lymphatic tissue covered by ciliated epithelium. They are found in the roof and posterior wall of the nasopharynx at the back of the throat behind the uvula. They may obstruct normal breathing and make speech difficult when swollen, a condition often called adenitis.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: grc
Language: grc
Decoded: grc
PoS: Symbol
Meaning: the ISO 639-3 code for Ancient Greek, Classical Greek, Koine Greek, Byzantine Greek (to 1453)
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