Word: pyelolithotomy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pye
lo
li
tho
to
my
Definition: Removal of a kidney stone through an incision in the renal pelvis
Morphemes:
Affix: pyelo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Forms terms relating to the renal pelvis, such as pyelonephritis, pyelography, and others.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: πύελος
Language: grc
Decoded: puelos
Meaning: pelvis, wash basin
Affix: litho-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: lith- + -o-
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