Word: colpocystotomy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: col
po
cy
sto
to
my
Definition: An incision into the bladder through the vagina
Morphemes:
Affix: colpo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Vagina.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κόλπος
Language: grc
Decoded: kolpos
Meaning: any hollow space; womb
Affix: cysto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Of or relating to the urinary bladder; a membranous sac for temporary retention of urine
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)