Pronunciation of 'Mastectomy'
The word 'mastectomy' refers to a surgical procedure to remove one or both breasts, typically to treat or prevent breast cancer. It is pronounced as 'mæˈstɛktəmi' in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The term 'mastectomy' originates from the Greek words 'mastós' meaning 'breast' and 'ektomē' meaning 'excision'.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A surgical procedure to remove one or both breasts, often performed to treat or prevent breast cancer.
Pronounced as 'mas-TEK-tuh-mee'. 'Mas' as in 'mass', 'tek' with stress, and 'tuh-mee' with a softer ending.