Word: choledochostomy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: chole
do
cho
sto
my
Definition: Creation of a fistula into the common bile duct
Morphemes:
Affix: choledocho-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Relating to the common bile duct; a duct formed by the hepatic and cystic ducts; opens into the duodenum
Etymology Compounds: Affix: χοληδόχος
Language: grc
Decoded: kholedokhos
Meaning: bile-containing
Affix: -stomy
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A surgical procedure forming a hole for access, nutrition, or waste elimination.