Word: capsulectomy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: cap
su
lec
to
my
Definition: The removal of a capsule, especially one that surrounds an implant
Morphemes:
Affix: capsule
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To form (medicine, etc.) into capsules.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: capsa
Language: la
Decoded: capsa
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A box, case, holder, repository; especially a cylindrical container for books; bookcase.
Affix: -ula
Language: la
Decoded: -ula
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form a diminutive of a noun, indicating small size or youth.
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