Pronunciation of 'Colonoscopy'
The word 'colonoscopy' refers to a medical procedure used to examine the colon and rectum using a flexible tube with a camera. It is pronounced as 'ˌkoʊ.ləˈnɑː.skə.pi' in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The word 'colonoscopy' originates from Greek roots: 'kolon' meaning 'colon' and 'skopein' meaning 'to look or examine.'
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A medical procedure used to examine the colon and rectum for abnormalities or diseases using a flexible tube with a camera.
Pronounced as 'koh-luh-NOS-kuh-pee'. 'Koh' as in 'co', 'luh' as in 'luh', 'nos' as in 'nos', 'kuh' as in 'kuh', and 'pee' as in 'pee', with stress on the third syllable.