Word: pylorotomy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: py
lo
ro
to
my
Definition: Incision of the pylorus; a small circular opening between the stomach and the duodenum
Morphemes:
Affix: pyloro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: pylorus; a small circular opening between the stomach and the duodenum
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