Word: gastrocolostomy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ga
stro
co
lo
sto
my
Definition: Construction of an anastomosis of the stomach to the colon
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: colo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: pertaining to the colon; the basic unit of money in Costa Rica; equal to 100 centimos
Affix: -stomy
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A surgical procedure forming a hole for access, nutrition, or waste elimination.