Word: thrombendarteriectomy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: throm
ben
dar
ter
iec
to
my
Definition: An operation to remove a thrombus and any diseased inner lining causing the obstruction of an artery
Morphemes:
Affix: thromb-
Language: en
Meaning: thrombus
Etymology Compounds: Affix: θρόμβος
Language: grc
Decoded: thrombos
Meaning: lump”, “piece”, “blood clot”, “milk curd
Affix: end-
Language: en
Meaning: inside
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἔνδον
Language: grc
Decoded: endon
Meaning: within
Affix: arteri-
Language: en
Meaning: artery
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἀρτηρία
Language: grc
Decoded: arteria
Meaning: trachea”, “artery
Affix: -ectomy
Language: en
Meaning: excision
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἐκ
Language: grc
Decoded: ek
Meaning: out
Affix: τέμνω
Language: grc
Decoded: temno
Meaning: to cut