Word: sclerotomies
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: scler
o
to
mies
Definition: Plural of sclerotomy; surgical incision of the sclerotic coat of the eye
Morphemes:
Affix: sclero-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: sclera; the whitish fibrous membrane (albuginea) that with the cornea forms the outer covering and protection of the eyeball
Affix: -tomy
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A surgical incision; the cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation)
Affix: -ies
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the plural forms of nouns endings in consonant-y.