Word: chemosurgery
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: che
mo
sur
ger
y
Definition: The selective destruction of diseased or malignant tissue by means of chemical substances; used especially in the treatment of the skin.
Morphemes:
Affix: chemo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Relating to or using chemicals or chemistry.
Affix: surgery
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A procedure involving major incisions to remove, repair, or replace a part of a body.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: χείρ
Language: grc
Decoded: kheir
Meaning: hand
Affix: ἔργον
Language: grc
Decoded: ergon
Meaning: work