Pronunciation of 'Craniectomy'
The word 'craniectomy' refers to a surgical procedure where a portion of the skull is removed to relieve pressure on the brain. It is pronounced as 'kray-nee-EK-tuh-mee' in American English.
Word Origin
The word 'craniectomy' originates from the Greek words 'kranion' (skull) and 'ektome' (excision).
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A surgical procedure involving the removal of a portion of the skull to relieve intracranial pressure.
Pronounced as 'kray-nee-EK-tuh-mee'. 'Kray' as in 'crane', 'nee' as in 'knee', 'EK' with stress, and 'tuh-mee' as in 'tummy'.