Word: myringotomy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: myr
in
got
o
my
Definition: The surgical procedure of making a tiny incision in the eardrum, to relieve pressure caused by the excessive buildup of fluid, or to drain pus.
Morphemes:
Affix: myringo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Of or relating to the eardrum; the membrane in the ear that vibrates to sound
Etymology Compounds: Affix: myringa
Language: la
Decoded: myringa
Meaning: eardrum
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