Word: septorhinoplasty
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: sep
tor
hi
no
pla
sty
Definition: A surgical procedure that combines a septoplasty and a rhinoplasty in order to improve the function and appearance of the nose.
Morphemes:
Affix: septo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: septum; a dividing partition between two tissues or cavities
Affix: rhino-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Of the nose.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ῥινός
Language: grc
Decoded: Rinos
PoS: Noun
Meaning: a hide of a beast
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