Word: bronchotomy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: bron
chot
o
my
Definition: An incision into the windpipe or larynx, including the operations of tracheotomy and laryngotomy.
Morphemes:
Affix: broncho-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: relating to bronchi and the airways
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)
Etymology Compounds: Affix: τέμνω
Language: grc
Decoded: temno
Meaning: I cut