Word: culdocentesis
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: cul
do
cen
te
sis
Definition: A diagnostic procedure in which fluid from the rectouterine pouch is extracted, via the vagina, using a needle.
Morphemes:
Affix: culdo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Relating to the rectouterine pouch (Douglas' pouch).
Affix: -centesis
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Puncture and aspiration of
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κέντησις
Language: grc
Decoded: kentesis
Meaning: the act of pricking