Word: gonadectomy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: go
na
dec
to
my
Definition: The procedure to remove an ovary or testis.
Morphemes:
Affix: gonad
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A sex organ that produces gametes; specifically, a testicle or ovary.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: γίγνομαι
Language: grc
Decoded: gignomai
Meaning: to be born
Affix: -η
Language: grc
Decoded: -e
Meaning: o-grade
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