Word: arthrotomic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: arthro
to
mic
Definition: Relating to arthrotomy. The surgical incision of a joint.
Morphemes:
Affix: arthro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: joint; articulation.
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)
Affix: -ic
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning “of or pertaining to”.