Word: thyroplasty
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: thy
ro
pla
sty
Definition: A procedure in which the cartilages of the larynx are adjusted in order to improve voice quality
Morphemes:
Affix: thyroid
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Of, relating to, or being the thyroid cartilage.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: θῠρεός
Language: grc
Decoded: thureos
Meaning: oblong shield
Affix: εἶδος
Language: grc
Decoded: eidos
Meaning: form, appearance
Affix: -ής
Language: grc
Decoded: -es
Meaning: -ής
Affix: -o-
Language: en
PoS: Interfix
Meaning: A linking vowel inserted interconsonantally between two morphemes, to ease pronunciation, without contributing to the meaning. It frequently joins words or of Ancient Greek or Classical Latin origin in the of New Latin and international scientific vocabulary but it can also be used to join modern terms and even abbreviations, either formally or informally.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -o-
Language: la
Decoded: -o-
PoS: Interfix
Meaning: Suffix forming nominal compounds (such as Gallo-Greek from Gallic and Greek ).
Affix: -plasty
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Molding or shaping through a surgical procedure.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: πλαστός
Language: grc
Decoded: plastos
Meaning: molded, formed