Pronunciation of 'Craniectomy'
The word 'craniectomy' refers to a surgical procedure involving the removal of a portion of the skull. Below are its pronunciations and meanings in English.
Word Origin
The word 'craniectomy' originates from the Greek words 'kranion' meaning 'skull' and 'ektome' meaning 'excision'.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A surgical procedure where a portion of the skull is removed to access the brain.
Pronounced as ‘KRAY-nee-EK-tuh-mee’. ‘KRAY’ as in ‘crane’, ‘nee’ as in ‘knee’, ‘EK’ as in ‘echo’, and ‘tuh-mee’ as in ‘tommy’. Stress is on the second syllable.