Pronunciation of 'Helicobacter pylori'
Helicobacter pylori is a bacterium that infects the stomach lining and is associated with various gastrointestinal conditions, including ulcers and gastritis. Pronounced as 'heh-lih-koh-BAK-ter pie-LOH-ree' in English.
Word Origin
The term 'Helicobacter pylori' is derived from Greek and Latin. 'Helico-' comes from the Greek word 'helix,' meaning spiral, and '-bacter' is from Latin, meaning rod or bacterium. 'Pylori' refers to the pylorus, the part of the stomach it commonly infects.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A type of bacteria that infects the stomach lining, often causing ulcers and gastritis.
Pronounced as 'heh-lih-koh-BAK-ter pie-LOH-ree.' 'Helico' is stressed on the first syllable, 'bacter' on the second, and 'pylori' on the second syllable.