Pronunciation of 'Laminectomy'
The word 'laminectomy' refers to a surgical procedure involving the removal of the lamina, part of the vertebral bone, to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. It is pronounced as 'læmɪˈnɛktəmi' in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The term 'laminectomy' originates from the combination of Latin 'lamina' meaning 'thin plate' and the Greek suffix '-ectomy' meaning 'removal'.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A surgical procedure to remove the lamina of a vertebra to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves.
Pronounced as 'LAM-ih-NEK-tuh-mee'. 'Lam' as in 'lamb', 'ih' as in 'bit', 'nek' as in 'neck', and 'tuh-mee' with stress on the second syllable.