Word: gingivoplasty
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: gin
gi
vop
la
sty
Definition: The surgical reshaping of the gingiva to correct deformities.
Morphemes:
Affix: gingivo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: gums
Affix: -plasty
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Molding or shaping through a surgical procedure.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: πλαστός
Language: grc
Decoded: plastos
Meaning: molded, formed