Word: alveolotomy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: al
ve
o
lo
to
my
Definition: incision into the alveolus, especially in order to drain pus from an abscess
Morphemes:
Affix: alveolo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: alveolar; pertaining to the sockets of the teeth or that part of the upper jaw
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