Word: gastroduodenostomy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ga
stro
du
o
de
no
sto
my
Definition: The surgical creation of a new connection between the stomach and the duodenum
Morphemes:
Affix: gastro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: of or relating to the stomach; bear to eat
Etymology Compounds: Affix: γαστήρ
Language: grc
Decoded: gaster
Meaning: stomach
Affix: duodeno-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: duodenum; the part of the small intestine between the stomach and the jejunum
Affix: -stomy
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A surgical procedure forming a hole for access, nutrition, or waste elimination.