Pronunciation of 'Appendectomy'
The word 'appendectomy' refers to a surgical procedure to remove the appendix. It is pronounced as 'əˌpɛnˈdɛktəmi' in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The term 'appendectomy' originates from the combination of the Latin word 'appendix,' meaning 'an addition,' and the Greek suffix '-ectomy,' meaning 'removal' or 'excision.'
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A surgical procedure to remove the appendix, typically performed to treat appendicitis.
Pronounced as 'uh-pen-DEK-tuh-mee,' with stress on the second syllable. 'Uh' as in 'about,' 'pen' as in 'pen,' 'dek' as in 'deck,' and 'tuh-mee' as in 'tummy.'