Word: xeromammography
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: xe
ro
ma
mmo
gra
phy
Definition: A photoelectric method of recording an X-ray image on a coated metal plate, using low-energy photon beams, long exposure time, and dry chemical developers.
Morphemes:
Affix: xero-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Xerox; photocopying
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ξηρός
Language: grc
Decoded: xeros
Meaning: dry
Affix: mammo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: relating to the mammary organs (mammary glands, breasts, udders, and dugs), or to females
Affix: -graphy
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Field of study
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -graphia
Language: la
Decoded: -graphia
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: -graphy