Pronunciation of 'Craniectomy'
The word 'craniectomy' refers to a surgical procedure involving the removal of a portion of the skull. It is pronounced as 'kray-nee-ek-tuh-mee' in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The word 'craniectomy' originates from the Greek words 'kranion' (skull) and 'ektome' (excision or removal).
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A surgical procedure in which a portion of the skull is removed to access the brain.
Pronounced as 'kray-nee-ek-tuh-mee', with stress on the third syllable. 'Kray' as in 'crane', 'nee' as in 'knee', 'ek' as in 'echo', 'tuh' as in 'tub', and 'mee' as in 'me'.