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Words with Suffix “--otomy” in English (GB)

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--otomy Greek origin, surgical suffix meaning 'cutting into'.

abdominohysterotomy
9 syllables19 letters
ab·do·mi·no·hy·ste·ro·to·my
/ˌæbdɒmɪnoʊˌhɪstəˈrɒtəmi/
noun

The word 'abdominohysterotomy' is a complex medical term divided into nine syllables (ab-do-mi-no-hy-ste-ro-to-my). It's derived from Latin and Greek roots, with primary stress on the fifth syllable. Syllable division follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.

arteriophlebotomy
8 syllables17 letters
ar·te·ri·o·phle·bo·to·my
/ˌɑːtɪriːəʊfleˈbɒtəmi/
noun

Arteriophlebotomy is a noun of Greek and Latin origin, meaning a surgical incision into a vein. It is syllabified as ar-te-ri-o-phle-bo-to-my, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows vowel-initial and consonant cluster rules, with the 'ph' digraph representing /f/.

celiosalpingotomy
8 syllables17 letters
ce·li·o·sal·pin·go·to·my
/ˌsiːliːoʊsælˌpɪŋɡəˈtɒmi/
noun

Celiosalpingotomy is a Greek-derived medical term for a surgical incision into the abdomen and fallopian tube. It's divided into eight syllables with stress on the penultimate syllable. Its structure reflects its complex origin and technical meaning.

cholecystocolotomy
8 syllables18 letters
cho·le·cyst·o·col·o·to·my
/ˌkəʊlɪˈsɪstəʊkəˈlɒtəmi/
noun

The word 'cholecystocolotomy' is a complex noun of Greek and Latin origin. It is divided into eight syllables with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('col'). Syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants. The word's morphemic structure reveals its meaning as a surgical incision involving the gallbladder and colon.

choledocholithotomy
8 syllables19 letters
cho·le·do·cho·li·tho·to·my
/ˌkɒlɪˌdɒkəˌlɪθəˈtɒməmi/
noun

Choledocholithotomy is a complex medical term of Greek origin. It is divided into eight syllables with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('li'). Syllabification follows standard English onset-rhyme structure, accounting for consonant clusters and schwa vowels. It functions solely as a noun denoting a surgical procedure.

cystotrachelotomy
7 syllables17 letters
cys·to·trach·el·o·to·my
/ˌsɪstəʊtrækiˈlɒtəmi/
noun

Cystotrachelotomy is a noun of Greek origin, surgically related. It is divided into seven syllables: cys-to-trach-el-o-to-my, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English (GB) vowel-consonant and consonant-vowel-consonant rules.

duodenocholedochotomy
10 syllables21 letters
du·o·de·no·cho·le·do·cho·to·my
/ˌdjuː.ə.də.noʊ.kəʊ.liː.dəʊ.kəʊ.təʊ.mi/
noun

The word 'duodenocholedochotomy' is a ten-syllable noun of Greek and Latin origin. Stress falls on the seventh syllable. Syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and adhering to sonority sequencing. The word's complexity necessitates careful consideration of vowel reduction and potential regional variations.

gastroduodenotomy
8 syllables17 letters
gas·tro·du·o·de·no·to·my
/ˌɡæstroʊduːɒdəˈnɒtəmi/
noun

Gastroduodenotomy is an eight-syllable noun of Greek and Latin origin, referring to a surgical procedure. It's syllabified based on vowel sounds, with primary stress on the fourth syllable. Its complex structure is typical of medical terminology.

gastroenterotomy
7 syllables16 letters
gas·tro·en·te·ro·to·my
/ˌɡæstroʊˌɛntəroʊˈtɒmi/
noun

The word 'gastroenterotomy' is divided into seven syllables: gas-tro-en-te-ro-to-my. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ro'). It's a noun of Greek and Latin origin, referring to a surgical procedure. Syllable division follows rules maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.

gastrohysterotomy
7 syllables17 letters
gas·tro·hys·te·rot·o·my
/ˌɡæstrəʊˌhaɪstərəˈtɒməmi/
noun

Gastrohysterotomy is a noun meaning a surgical incision into the stomach and uterus. It's divided into seven syllables (gas-tro-hys-te-rot-o-my) with stress on the fifth syllable. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel and consonant sequences, considering its Greek-derived morphemes.

hepatophlebotomy
7 syllables16 letters
hep·a·to·phleb·o·to·my
/ˌhepətəʊˌfleˈbɒtəmi/
noun

Hepatophlebotomy is a seven-syllable noun of Greek origin, divided as hep-a-to-phleb-o-to-my. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows the Onset-Rime principle, prioritizing open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters. The word's complexity stems from its multiple morphemes and consonant clusters.

hernioenterotomy
8 syllables16 letters
her·ni·o·en·te·ro·to·my
/ˌhɜːrniːoʊˌɛntərɒˈtɒmi/
noun

Hernioenterotomy is divided into eight syllables (her-ni-o-en-te-ro-to-my) based on vowel-consonant boundaries. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word is a noun of Greek origin, referring to a surgical procedure involving the intestine.

hysterolaparotomy
8 syllables17 letters
hy·ste·ro·la·pa·ro·to·my
/ˌhɪs.tə.rɒ.lə.pæ.rəˈtɒ.mi/
noun

The word 'hysterolaparotomy' is a complex noun of Greek origin, divided into eight syllables with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('pa'). Syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules, though regional variations in pronunciation may occur.

laparocholecystotomy
8 syllables20 letters
la·pa·ro·cho·lecyst·o·to·my
/ˌlæp.ə.rɒ.kəʊ.lɪ.sɪˈstɒ.tə.mi/
noun

The word 'laparocholecystotomy' is divided into eight syllables: la-pa-ro-cho-lecyst-o-to-my. It's a noun of Greek origin, referring to a surgical incision into the gallbladder. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('lecyst'). Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and consonant clusters.

laparoenterotomy
8 syllables16 letters
la·pa·ro·en·te·ro·to·my
/ˌlæp.ə.roʊˌen.təˈrɒt.ə.mi/
noun

Laparoenterotomy is divided into eight syllables (la-pa-ro-en-te-ro-to-my) based on vowel-consonant patterns. It's a noun of Greek origin, referring to a surgical procedure. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification is consistent with similar medical terms.

laparohysterotomy
8 syllables17 letters
la·pa·ro·hy·ste·ro·to·my
/ˌlæpərəʊˌhaɪstərəˈtɒmə/
noun

The word 'laparohysterotomy' is divided into eight syllables: la-pa-ro-hy-ste-ro-to-my. It's a noun of Greek origin, referring to a surgical procedure. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and diphthong preservation.

laparosalpingotomy
8 syllables18 letters
la·pa·ro·sal·pin·go·to·my
/ˌlæpərəsælˈpɪŋɡɒtəmi/
noun

Laparosalpingotomy is an eight-syllable noun of Greek and Latin origin. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules. It describes a surgical procedure involving the fallopian tube.

salpingostomatomy
7 syllables17 letters
sal·pin·gos·to·ma·to·my
/sæl.pɪŋ.ɡoʊ.stəˈməʊ.tə.mi/
noun

Salpingostomatomy is a complex medical term of Greek origin. It is divided into seven syllables: sal-pin-gos-to-ma-to-my, with primary stress on the fifth syllable. The word consists of the prefix 'salpingo-', the root 'ostom-', and the suffix '-otomy'. Its syllable structure is influenced by vowel sounds and consonant clusters, typical of English stress-timed phonology.

thoracobronchotomy
7 syllables18 letters
thro·ra·co·bron·cho·to·my
/ˌθɔːrəkoʊˈbrɒŋkoʊtəmi/
noun

The word 'thoracobronchotomy' is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('bron'). Syllabification follows standard English rules, dividing the word based on vowel-consonant patterns and permissible consonant clusters. It is a complex medical term derived from Greek roots, denoting a surgical procedure involving the chest and airways.