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

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--otomy Greek origin (-τομή - tomē), meaning 'cutting into'; indicates a surgical incision.

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

The word 'choledocholithotomy' is a complex medical term of Greek origin. It is divided into eight syllables: cho-le-do-cho-li-tho-to-my, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. The word consists of the prefix 'chole-', the root 'litho-', and the suffix '-otomy'. Syllable division follows standard US English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and diphthongs.

cricotracheotomy
7 syllables16 letters
cri·co·tra·che·o·to·my
/ˌkrɪkoʊtrækiˈɑːtəmi/
noun

Cricotracheotomy is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on the fifth syllable. It's formed from Greek roots relating to the cricoid cartilage, trachea, and surgical incision. Syllabification follows standard English rules of vowel-consonant and consonant cluster-vowel patterns.

duodenocholedochotomy
10 syllables21 letters
du·o·de·no·cho·le·do·cho·to·my
/ˌduːˌɒdənoʊˌkoʊlɪˌdoʊkəˈtɒməi/
noun

Duodenocholedochotomy is a ten-syllable noun derived from Greek and Latin roots, referring to a surgical procedure. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-based rules, with consideration for consonant clusters and affixes.

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

Gastroduodenotomy is a complex noun of Greek and Latin origin, divided into eight syllables (gas-tro-du-o-de-no-to-my) with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-centric rules, prioritizing open syllables. It refers to a surgical incision into the stomach and duodenum.

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

Gastroenterotomy is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset-rime and vowel-consonant division, accommodating consonant clusters. The word is morphologically complex, derived from Greek roots relating to the stomach and intestine, and signifies a surgical incision.

gastrohysterotomy
7 syllables17 letters
gas·tro·hys·ter·rot·o·my
/ˌɡæstroʊˌhaɪstəˈrɒtəmi/
noun

The word 'gastrohysterotomy' is a seven-syllable noun of Greek origin, referring to a surgical procedure. Stress falls on the fifth syllable ('rot'). Syllabification follows standard English rules, considering vowel sequences and morphemic boundaries.

hernioenterotomy
8 syllables16 letters
her·ni·o·en·te·ro·to·my
/hɜːr.ni.oʊ.ɛn.tɛr.oʊˈtɑː.mi/
noun

Hernioenterotomy is a complex noun of Greek origin, meaning a surgical incision into a hernia and the intestine. It is divided into eight syllables: her-ni-o-en-te-ro-to-my, with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('ro'). The syllable division follows standard English vowel-consonant rules, though the word's length and medical context present unique challenges.

hysterolaparotomy
8 syllables17 letters
hy·ste·ro·la·pa·ro·to·my
/ˌhaɪstəroʊlæpəˈrɒtəmi/
noun

Hysterolaparotomy is an eight-syllable noun of Greek and Latin origin, referring to a surgical procedure. Syllable division follows the V-C-V rule, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. The word's morphology consists of the prefix 'hystero-', root 'laparo-', and suffix '-otomy'. Its syllabification is consistent with established US English phonological rules.

laparocholecystotomy
8 syllables20 letters
la·pa·ro·cho·lecyst·o·to·my
/ˌlæp.ə.roʊ.koʊ.lɪˈsɪs.tɒ.mi/
noun

Laparocholecystotomy is an eight-syllable noun referring to a surgical procedure. Syllable division follows standard English rules, with the primary stress on the fifth syllable ('lecyst'). The word's complex morphology and medical context require careful consideration of vowel clusters and established terminology conventions.

laparocolpohysterotomy
10 syllables22 letters
la·pa·ro·col·po·hy·ste·ro·to·my
/ˌlæpəroʊˌkɒlpoʊˌhaɪstəˈrɒtəmi/
noun

The word 'laparocolpohysterotomy' is a complex medical term of Greek origin. It is divided into ten syllables with primary stress on the seventh syllable ('ste'). The morphemic breakdown reveals prefixes and suffixes denoting abdominal, vaginal, and uterine incisions. Syllable division follows standard English rules prioritizing vowel sounds and maximizing onsets.

laparoenterotomy
8 syllables16 letters
la·pa·ro·en·te·ro·to·my
/ˌlæpəroʊˌɛntəˈrɒtəmi/
noun

The word 'laparoenterotomy' is divided into eight syllables: la-pa-ro-en-te-ro-to-my. It's a noun derived from Greek and Latin roots, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows VCC rules and the principle of maximizing onsets.

laparohepatotomy
8 syllables16 letters
la·pa·ro·he·pa·to·to·my
/ˌlæpəroʊˌhepəˈtɒtəmi/
noun

The word 'laparohepatotomy' is a complex noun of Greek and Latin origin, divided into eight syllables: la-pa-ro-he-pa-to-to-my. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows vowel combination, maximize onset, and avoid stranded consonants rules.

laparohysterotomy
8 syllables17 letters
la·pa·ro·hys·te·ro·to·my
/ˌlæpəroʊˌhaɪstəroʊˈtɑːmi/
noun

Laparohysterotomy is a complex noun of Greek origin, divided into eight syllables: la-pa-ro-hys-te-ro-to-my. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('te'). The word's structure reflects its morphemic components: 'laparo-' (abdominal), 'hystero-' (uterus), and '-otomy' (incision).

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

Laparosalpingotomy is a complex medical term divided into eight syllables (la-pa-ro-sal-pin-go-to-my) with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's derived from Greek and Latin roots and functions as a noun denoting a surgical procedure. Syllabification follows standard English onset-rime division rules.

laparosplenotomy
6 syllables16 letters
la·pa·ro·spleno·to·my
/ˌlæp.ə.roʊ.spliː.noʊˈtɒm.i/
noun

Laparosplenotomy is a six-syllable noun of Greek origin, with primary stress on the final syllable. Syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules. The word's complexity stems from its uncommon morphemes and length.

laparotrachelotomy
8 syllables18 letters
la·pa·ro·tra·che·lo·to·my
/ˌlæpəroʊtrækeˈlɒtəmi/
noun

Laparotrachelotomy is a complex medical noun with eight syllables (la-pa-ro-tra-che-lo-to-my). It's derived from Greek morphemes and exhibits standard English syllable division rules, with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('chel').

ophthalmophlebotomy
7 syllables19 letters
op·thal·mo·phle·bo·to·my
/ˌɒfθælmoʊfleˈbɒtəmi/
noun

The word 'ophthalmophlebotomy' is a noun of Greek origin meaning surgical incision into a vein of the eye. It is divided into seven syllables: op-thal-mo-phle-bo-to-my, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows the vowel-coda rule and considers digraphs like 'ph' and 'th'.

prostatocystotomy
7 syllables17 letters
pro·sta·to·cys·to·to·my
/ˌproʊstætoʊsɪˈstɒtəmi/
noun

Prostatocystotomy is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on the fifth syllable. It's derived from Greek roots indicating an incision into the prostate and bladder. Syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules, with consideration for the complex root structure.

splenolaparotomy
7 syllables16 letters
splen·o·la·pa·ro·to·my
/ˌspliːnoʊlæpəˈrɒtəmi/
noun

Splenolaparotomy is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on the final syllable. It's derived from Greek roots denoting a surgical incision into the spleen. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel nuclei and consonant clusters.

thoracobronchotomy
7 syllables18 letters
tho·ra·co·bron·cho·to·my
/ˌθɔːrəkoʊˈbrɔŋkoʊˈtɑːməti/
noun

Thoracobronchotomy is a seven-syllable noun with Greek origins, meaning a surgical incision into the chest and a bronchus. Syllabification follows VC and consonant cluster rules, respecting morphemic boundaries, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable.