Pronunciation of 'Cholecystectomy'
The word 'Cholecystectomy' refers to the surgical removal of the gallbladder. It originates from Greek, combining 'chole' (bile), 'kystis' (bladder), and 'ectomy' (removal). Below are the pronunciations and meanings in English.
Word Origin
Greek: 'chole' meaning bile, 'kystis' meaning bladder, and 'ectomy' meaning removal.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
Surgical removal of the gallbladder, typically performed to treat gallstones or other gallbladder diseases.
Pronounced as ‘koh-luh-sis-TEK-tuh-mee’. ‘Koh’ as in ‘co’, ‘luh’ as in ‘luh’, ‘sis’ as in ‘sis’, ‘tek’ with stress, and ‘tuh-mee’ as in ‘tuh-mee’.