Pronunciation of 'Appendectomy'
The word 'appendectomy' refers to a surgical procedure to remove the appendix. It originates from medical terminology combining 'appendix' and '-ectomy' (Greek for 'removal').
Word Origin
The term originates from the Greek suffix '-ectomy' meaning 'removal' and 'appendix,' referring to the organ.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A surgical procedure to remove the appendix, typically performed when the appendix becomes inflamed or infected.
Pronounced as 'uh-pen-DEK-tuh-mee', with stress on the second syllable. 'Uh' as in 'about', 'pen' as in 'pen', 'dek' as in 'deck', and 'tuh-mee' as in 'tummy'.