Word: osteofixation
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: o
ste
o
fi
xa
tion
Definition: The fixation of broken bones by means of metal plates and screws
Morphemes:
Affix: osteo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: bone
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὀστέον
Language: grc
Decoded: osteon
Meaning: bone
Affix: fixate
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To make something fixed and stable; to fix.
Affix: -ion
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: a state or condition
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -iō
Language: la
Decoded: -io
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form abstract nouns from verbs.