Word: cephalocentesis
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ce
pha
lo
cen
te
sis
Definition: puncture of the skull in order to drain excess fluid
Morphemes:
Affix: cephalo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: relating to the brain or head; the brain of certain animals used as meat
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κεφαλή
Language: grc
Decoded: kephale
PoS: Noun
Meaning: head
Affix: -centesis
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Puncture and aspiration of
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κέντησις
Language: grc
Decoded: kentesis
Meaning: the act of pricking