Pronunciation of 'Craniectomy'
The word 'Craniectomy' refers to a surgical procedure where a portion of the skull is removed to access the brain. Below are its pronunciations and meanings in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The term originates from the combination of 'cranium,' derived from the Latin 'cranium' meaning 'skull,' and '-ectomy,' from the Greek 'ektomē,' meaning 'excision' or 'removal.'
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A surgical procedure involving the removal of part of the skull to access the brain, often performed to relieve pressure or treat brain injuries.
Pronounced as ‘KRAY-nee-EK-tuh-mee,’ with stress on the second syllable. ‘Kray’ as in ‘crane,’ ‘nee’ as in ‘knee,’ ‘ek’ as in ‘echo,’ ‘tuh’ as in ‘tub,’ and ‘mee’ as in ‘me.’