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