Word: sclerotomy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: scle
rot
o
my
Definition: The surgical procedure of cutting, or making an incision in the sclera
Morphemes:
Affix: sclero-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: sclera; the whitish fibrous membrane (albuginea) that with the cornea forms the outer covering and protection of the eyeball
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)