Word: piezosurgery
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pi
e
zo
sur
ger
y
Definition: The use of piezoelectric vibrations in the surgical cutting of bone tissue.
Morphemes:
Affix: piezo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: piezoelectricity or other effects of mechanical stress or pressure
Etymology Compounds: Affix: πιέζω
Language: grc
Decoded: piezo
Meaning: to squeeze or press
Affix: surgery
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A procedure involving major incisions to remove, repair, or replace a part of a body.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: χείρ
Language: grc
Decoded: kheir
Meaning: hand
Affix: ἔργον
Language: grc
Decoded: ergon
Meaning: work