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Words with Suffix “--ectomy/-tomy” in English (US)
Browse English (US) words ending with the suffix “--ectomy/-tomy”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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--ectomy/-tomy From Greek 'ektome' and 'tome', indicating surgical removal/incision.
duodenopancreatectomy
10 syllables21 letters
du·o·de·no·pan·cre·a·tec·to·my
/ˌduːoʊˌdɛnoʊˌpæŋkriˌæˈtɛktəmi/
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Duodenopancreatectomy is a complex noun denoting a surgical procedure. It is syllabified as du-o-de-no-pan-cre-a-tec-to-my, with primary stress on 'tec'. The word's structure reflects its Greek and Latin origins, with prefixes, roots, and suffixes combining to form a specialized medical term. Syllable division follows vowel-centric rules, maximizing onsets, and respecting morphemic boundaries.