Word: veloplasty
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ve
lo
pla
sty
Definition: repair of the soft palate; a muscular flap that closes off the nasopharynx during swallowing or speaking
Morphemes:
Affix: velo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Pertaining to a velum, usually the velum palatinum (soft palate, palatum molle)
Affix: -plasty
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Repair or restoration of a part or function.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: πλαστός
Language: grc
Decoded: plastos
Meaning: molded, formed