Pronunciation of 'Cryptosporidiosis'
The word 'Cryptosporidiosis' is pronounced as /ˌkrɪp.toʊˌspɔːr.ɪˈdoʊ.si.əs/ in American English. It refers to a parasitic disease caused by Cryptosporidium, affecting the intestines of humans and animals, leading to diarrhea.
Word Origin
The word 'Cryptosporidiosis' originates from New Latin. It is derived from 'Crypto-' meaning 'hidden,' 'sporo-' referring to 'spores,' and '-idiosis' indicating a disease condition.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A parasitic disease caused by Cryptosporidium, affecting the intestines of humans and animals, leading to diarrhea.
Pronounced as 'KRIP-toh-spor-ih-DOH-see-uhs.' Emphasize the third syllable 'DOH.' 'Kri' as in 'crypt,' 'toh' as in 'toe,' 'spor' as in 'spore,' 'ih' as in 'it,' 'doh' as in 'dough,' 'see' as in 'see,' and 'uhs' as in 'us.'