ectom- root words — words with the ectom- root

The root ectom- comes from Greek ektomē, meaning excision, surgical removal. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including adrenalectomized. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the ectom- root

Explore words with ectom- — words containing the ectom- root and sharing its sense of "excision, surgical removal". Examples include adrenalectomized. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does ectom- mean?

The ectom- root means excision, surgical removal, from Greek ektomē. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.