Word: thoracotomy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: tho
ra
cot
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my
Definition: The surgical procedure of making an incision into the chest, normally as a first step to gain access to the thoracic organs, such as the heart, the lungs, and the esophagus.
Morphemes:
Affix: thoraco-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: thorax; part of an insect's body that bears the wings and legs
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)
Etymology Compounds: Affix: τέμνω
Language: grc
Decoded: temno
Meaning: I cut