Word: proctocolectomy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: proc
to
co
lec
to
my
Definition: The removal of the rectum and all or part of the colon.
Morphemes:
Affix: procto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Dealing with the colon, rectum and anus.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: πρωκτός
Language: grc
Decoded: proktos
Meaning: anus
Affix: colo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: pertaining to the colon; the basic unit of money in Costa Rica; equal to 100 centimos
Affix: -ectomy
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Surgical removal of.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἐκ
Language: grc
Decoded: ek
Meaning: out
Affix: τέμνω
Language: grc
Decoded: temno
Meaning: to cut