Pronunciation of 'Cardiothoracic surgery'
Cardiothoracic surgery refers to the field of medicine involving surgical treatment of diseases affecting organs inside the thorax (the chest), primarily the heart and lungs. Pronounced as 'ˌkɑːr.di.oʊ.θəˈræs.ɪk ˈsɜːr.dʒɪ'.
Word Origin
The term 'cardiothoracic' is derived from Greek roots: 'cardio-' meaning heart and 'thoracic' meaning chest.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A medical specialty focused on surgical procedures involving the heart, lungs, esophagus, and other organs in the chest.
Pronounced as 'KAR-dee-oh-thuh-RASS-ik SUR-juh-ree'. 'Cardio' as in 'heart', 'thoracic' as in 'chest', and 'surgery' as in 'operation'.