Word: laminoplasty
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: la
mi
no
pla
sty
Definition: A procedure for treating spinal stenosis by cutting of the lamina on both sides of the affected vertebrae and then "swinging" the freed flap of bone open, thus relieving the pressure on the spinal cord.
Morphemes:
Affix: lamino-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: articulated with the blade of the tongue
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