Pronunciation of 'Cardiothoracic surgery'
Cardiothoracic surgery refers to the surgical treatment of diseases affecting organs inside the thorax (the chest), primarily the heart and lungs. It is pronounced as 'ˌkɑːr.di.oʊ.θəˈræs.ɪk ˈsɜːr.dʒə.ri' in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The term 'cardiothoracic' is derived from Greek roots: 'cardio-' meaning heart and 'thoracic' meaning chest. 'Surgery' originates from the Greek word 'kheirourgia,' meaning 'hand work.'
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
Cardiothoracic surgery is a medical specialty focusing on surgical procedures involving the heart, lungs, esophagus, and other organs in the chest.
Pronounced as 'kar-dee-oh-thuh-RASS-ik SUR-juh-ree'. 'Cardio' as 'kar-dee-oh', 'thoracic' as 'thuh-RASS-ik', and 'surgery' as 'SUR-juh-ree'.