Pronunciation of 'Nosocomial'
The word 'nosocomial' refers to infections or diseases that originate in a hospital setting. It is pronounced as 'no-so-co-mi-al' in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The word 'nosocomial' originates from the Greek word 'nosokomeion', meaning 'hospital'.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
Refers to infections or diseases acquired in a hospital setting.
Pronounced as 'noh-suh-KOH-mee-uhl', with stress on the third syllable. 'No' as in 'no', 'so' as in 'so', 'co' as in 'co', 'mi' as in 'me', and 'al' as in 'uhl'.