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

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--tomy From Greek *tome* (cutting), denoting surgical incision.

arteriophlebotomy
8 syllables17 letters
ar·te·ri·o·phle·bo·to·my
/ˌɑːr.tɪ.ri.oʊ.fle.boʊˈtɒ.mi/
noun

Arteriophlebotomy is an eight-syllable noun of Greek and Latin origin. Syllable division follows vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules, with primary stress on the antepenultimate syllable. Its morphemic structure reveals components relating to arteries, veins, and surgical incision.

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

Celiosalpingotomy is a complex medical term divided into eight syllables (ce-li-o-sal-pin-go-to-my) with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'celio-', root 'salpingo-', and suffix '-tomy', all of Greek origin. Syllabification follows standard US English rules, prioritizing vowel-consonant and consonant-vowel-consonant divisions.

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

Cholecystocolotomy is a complex noun of Greek and Latin origin. It is divided into eight syllables: cho-le-cyst-o-col-o-to-my, with primary stress on the antepenultimate syllable. Syllable division follows the onset-rhyme structure, accounting for vowel diphthongization and consonant clusters.

cystotrachelotomy
7 syllables17 letters
cys·to·tra·che·lo·to·my
/ˌsɪstoʊtrækeˈlɒtəmi/
noun

Cystotrachelotomy is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on the antepenultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and diphthong treatment. The word is morphologically complex, derived from Greek roots and suffixes, and its pronunciation is relatively consistent across regions.

dacryocystosyringotomy
8 syllables22 letters
da·cryo·cysto·sy·rin·go·to·my
/ˌdækri.oʊ.sɪˈstoʊ.sɪˈrɪŋ.ɡoʊˈtoʊ.mi/
noun

Dacryocystosyringotomy is a complex medical term of Greek origin. It is syllabified as da-cryo-cysto-sy-rin-go-to-my, with primary stress on the seventh syllable ('to'). Syllable division follows VC rules and respects morphemic boundaries. It functions as a noun and refers to a surgical procedure.

dacryocystosyringotomy
10 syllables22 letters
dac·ry·o·cys·to·sy·rin·got·o·my
/ˌdæk.ri.oʊˌsɪs.toʊ.sɪˈrɪŋ.ɡɒt.ə.mi/
noun

Dacryocystosyringotomy is a 10-syllable Greek-derived medical compound (dac-ry-o-cys-to-sy-rin-got-o-my) composed of four morphemes: dacryo- (tear), cysto- (sac), syringo- (tube), and -tomy (cutting). Primary stress falls on 'rin' with secondary stress on 'dac' and 'cys'. The word follows standard Greek medical compound formation with linking 'o' vowels between morphemes.

dacryocystosyringotomy
10 syllables22 letters
da·cry·o·cys·to·syr·in·go·to·my
/ˌdækri.oʊˌsɪstoʊˌsɪrɪŋˈɡoʊtəmi/
noun

The word syllabifies as da-cry-o-cys-to-syr-in-go-to-my with primary stress on go before -tomy and secondary stress on the initial combining forms; IPA /ˌdækri.oʊˌsɪstoʊˌsɪrɪŋˈɡoʊtəmi/.

duodenocholedochotomy
10 syllables21 letters
du·o·de·no·cho·le·do·cho·to·my
/ˌduː.ə.ˌdɛn.oʊ.ˌkoʊ.lɛ.dɒ.ˈkɒt.ə.mi/
noun

Duodenocholedochotomy is a 10-syllable medical compound (du-o-de-no-cho-le-do-cho-to-my) combining Latin 'duodeno-' (duodenum) + Greek 'choledocho-' (bile duct) + Greek '-tomy' (incision). Primary stress falls on the eighth syllable. The word denotes a surgical procedure involving incision into both the duodenum and common bile duct. Syllabification follows morpheme boundaries and the Maximal Onset Principle, with 'ch' digraphs representing /k/ per Greek etymology.

esophagogastrostomy
8 syllables19 letters
es·o·pha·go·gas·tro·sto·my
/ˌɛsoʊfəɡoʊˈɡæstrəstoʊmi/
noun

Esophagogastrostomy is a complex noun of Greek and Latin origin, divided into eight syllables (es-o-pha-go-gas-tro-sto-my) with primary stress on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows standard US English rules prioritizing vowel sounds and consonant clusters. Its morphemic components reveal its surgical meaning.

gastroelytrotomy
7 syllables16 letters
gas·tro·e·ly·tro·to·my
/ˌɡæstroʊ.ɛlɪˈtrɒt.əmi/
noun

The word 'gastroelytrotomy' is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on the third syllable. It's derived from Greek roots relating to the stomach, a constriction, and cutting. Syllabification follows standard vowel and consonant cluster rules, but the uncommon root presents a potential challenge.

gastrogastrotomy
6 syllables16 letters
gas·tro·gas·tro·to·my
/ˌɡæstroʊˌɡæstroʊˈtɒmi/
noun

The word 'gastrogastrotomy' is divided into six syllables: gas-tro-gas-tro-to-my. It consists of the repeated prefix 'gastro-', the repeated root 'gastro-', and the suffix '-tomy'. Primary stress falls on the third-to-last syllable. Syllable division follows standard English VCV and CVC patterns.

hepatophlebotomy
7 syllables16 letters
he·pa·to·phle·bo·to·my
/ˌhepətoʊfləˈbɑːtəmi/
noun

Hepatophlebotomy is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on the second-to-last syllable. It's derived from Greek roots relating to the liver, veins, and cutting. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel and consonant patterns, with consideration for the 'ph' digraph.

laparocholecystotomy
9 syllables20 letters
lap·a·ro·cho·le·cys·tot·o·my
/ˌlæp.ə.roʊˌkoʊ.ləˌsɪs.ˈtɒt.ə.mi/
noun

Laparocholecystotomy is a nine-syllable Greek-derived medical term (lap-a-ro-cho-le-cys-tot-o-my) meaning surgical incision through the abdominal wall into the gallbladder. It combines laparo- (abdominal wall), chole- (bile), cysto- (bladder), and -tomy (incision). Primary stress falls on tot; secondary stresses on lap, cho, and cys. Syllabification follows morphological boundaries characteristic of medical terminology, with Greek combining form rules governing consonant pronunciations (ch = /k/, y = /ɪ/).

laparocolpohysterotomy
10 syllables22 letters
lap·a·ro·col·po·hys·ter·ot·o·my
/ˌlæp.ə.ˌroʊ.kɒl.ˌpoʊ.ˌhɪs.tər.ˈɒt.ə.mi/
noun

Laparocolpohysterotomy is a ten-syllable Greek-derived medical compound (lap-a-ro-col-po-hys-ter-ot-o-my) meaning a surgical incision into the uterus via both abdominal and vaginal approaches. It combines four morphemes: laparo- (abdomen), colpo- (vagina), hystero- (uterus), and -tomy (incision). Primary stress falls on 'ot' with secondary stresses on 'lap', 'ro', 'po', and 'hys'. Syllabification follows morpheme boundaries and the maximal onset principle.

laparocolpohysterotomy
10 syllables22 letters
la·pa·ro·col·po·hys·ter·ot·o·my
/ˌlæ.pə.roʊˌkɑl.poʊˌhɪs.tər.ˈɑt.ə.mi/
noun

A long Greek-derived medical compound with 10 syllables, primary stress on “ot” from -tomy, and secondary stresses on major combining forms; syllable breaks follow maximal onset except where illegal clusters or lax-vowel closure apply.

laparoelytrotomy
8 syllables16 letters
la·pa·ro·el·y·tro·to·my
/ˌlæpəroʊˌɛltrəˈtɒmi/
noun

Laparoelytrotomy is an eight-syllable noun with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from Greek and Latin roots and follows standard US English syllabification rules, with a minor exception of the syllabic /y/.

laparogastrotomy
7 syllables16 letters
la·pa·ro·gas·tro·to·my
/ˌlæpəroʊɡæstrəˈtɒmi/
noun

The word 'laparogastrotomy' is divided into seven syllables: la-pa-ro-gas-tro-to-my. It's a noun derived from Greek and Latin roots, with primary stress on the second-to-last syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.

laparonephrotomy
7 syllables16 letters
la·pa·ro·ne·phro·to·my
/ˌlæp.ə.roʊ.neɪˈfrɒt.ə.mi/
noun

Laparonephrotomy is a noun with seven syllables (la-pa-ro-ne-phro-to-my). It's derived from Greek morphemes indicating a surgical incision into the kidney via an abdominal approach. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules.

laryngotracheotomy
8 syllables18 letters
la·ryn·go·tra·che·o·to·my
/ˌlæ.rɪŋ.ɡoʊ.træ.kiˈɑː.tə.mi/
noun

Laryngotracheotomy is a complex noun of Greek origin, divided into eight syllables: la-ryn-go-tra-che-o-to-my. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word's structure is characterized by multiple consonant clusters and combining forms, making it a challenging word to pronounce and syllabify.

ophthalmomyotomy
7 syllables16 letters
op·thal·mo·my·o·to·my
/ˌɒfθælməˈmɒtəmi/
noun

The word 'ophthalmomyotomy' is a complex noun of Greek origin, meaning a surgical incision into an eye muscle. It is divided into seven syllables: op-thal-mo-my-o-to-my, with primary stress on the fifth syllable. The morphemic breakdown reveals a prefix ('ophthalmo-'), root ('myo-'), and suffix ('-tomy'). Syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules.

ophthalmophlebotomy
7 syllables19 letters
oph·thal·mo·phle·bot·o·my
/ˌɑf.θæl.moʊ.fləˈbɑ.tə.mi/
noun

Ophthalmophlebotomy is a seven-syllable Greek-derived medical noun (oph-thal-mo-phle-bot-o-my) meaning surgical incision of an ocular vein. It combines 'ophthalmo-' (eye) + 'phlebo-' (vein) + '-tomy' (cutting). Primary stress falls on 'bot' with secondary stress on 'oph'. IPA: /ˌɑf.θæl.moʊ.fləˈbɑ.tə.mi/.

ovariohysterectomy
9 syllables18 letters
o·va·rio·hys·ter·e·c·to·my
/ˌoʊvɛrioʊˌhɪstəˈrɛktəmi/
noun

The word 'ovariohysterectomy' is a complex noun of Greek and Latin origin, divided into seven syllables with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('ter'). Syllabification follows standard English rules of vowel-consonant division and open/closed syllable structure. The '-ectomy' suffix is consistently treated as a single unit.

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

Salpingostomatomy is a seven-syllable noun of Greek origin, with primary stress on the fifth syllable (to-ma-to-my). It's formed from the prefix 'salpingo-', root 'stoma-', and suffix '-tomy', denoting a surgical procedure creating an opening between the fallopian tube and abdominal cavity. Syllabification follows standard English rules of vowel-consonant and consonant-vowel division.

tracheolaryngotomy
7 syllables18 letters
tra·che·o·laryn·go·to·my
/ˌtræk.i.oʊ.læˈrɪŋ.ɡoʊ.ˈtɑː.mi/
noun

The word 'tracheolaryngotomy' is divided into seven syllables: tra-che-o-laryn-go-to-my. It's a noun of Greek origin, denoting a surgical procedure. Stress falls on the fifth syllable ('go'). Syllabification follows standard English rules, though the complex morphology presents some challenges.