Word: angiostomy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: an
gi
o
sto
my
Definition: The formation of an opening into a blood vessel, typically by means of a cannula
Morphemes:
Affix: angio-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Relating to blood vessels or lymph vessels.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἀγγεῖον
Language: grc
Decoded: aggeion
Meaning: vessel, urn, pot
Affix: -stomy
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A surgical procedure forming a hole for access, nutrition, or waste elimination.