Word: sacrocolpopexy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: sa
cro
col
po
pe
xy
Definition: Surgical fixation of the prolapsed uterus or vagina to the sacrum, as a surgical procedure for repairing pelvic organ prolapse.
Morphemes:
Affix: sacro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Of or relating to the sacrum; wedge-shaped bone consisting of five fused vertebrae forming the posterior part of the pelvis; its base connects with the lowest lumbar vertebra and its tip with the coccyx
Affix: colpo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Vagina.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κόλπος
Language: grc
Decoded: kolpos
Meaning: any hollow space; womb
Affix: -pexy
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: fixing (in place), fastening