Pronunciation of 'Nephrology'
The word 'Nephrology' is pronounced as /nɛˈfrɑːlədʒi/ in English (en-US). It refers to the branch of medicine concerned with the study and treatment of kidney diseases.
Word Origin
The term 'Nephrology' originates from the Greek word 'nephros' meaning 'kidney' and the suffix '-logy' meaning 'study of'.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
The branch of medicine that deals with the physiology and diseases of the kidneys.
Pronounced as ‘neh-FRAH-luh-jee’, with stress on the second syllable. ‘Ne’ as in ‘net’, ‘phra’ as in ‘fra’, ‘lo’ as in ‘low’, and ‘gy’ as in ‘jee’.