Pronunciation of 'Colonoscopy'
The word 'colonoscopy' refers to a medical procedure used to examine the interior of the colon. It is pronounced as 'koh-luh-NOS-kuh-pee' in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The term 'colonoscopy' originates from the Greek words 'kolon' (meaning colon) and 'skopein' (meaning to look or examine).
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A medical procedure used to examine the interior lining of the colon and rectum using a colonoscope.
Pronounced as 'koh-luh-NOS-kuh-pee', with stress on the third syllable. 'Koh' as in 'co', 'luh' as in 'luh', 'NOS' as in 'nos', 'kuh' as in 'kuh', and 'pee' as in 'pee'.