Pronunciation of 'Nephrology'
The word 'Nephrology' refers to the branch of medicine that deals with the study, diagnosis, and treatment of kidney diseases. It is pronounced as 'nɛˈfrɒlədʒi' in English.
Word Origin
The word 'Nephrology' originates from the Greek words 'nephros' (νεφρός), meaning 'kidney,' and 'logia' (λογία), meaning 'study' or 'discourse.'
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
The branch of medicine concerned with the kidneys and their functions or diseases.
Pronounced as 'neh-FROL-uh-jee', with stress on the second syllable. 'Neh' as in 'net', 'frol' as in 'frog', 'uh' as in 'sofa', and 'jee' as in 'gee'.