Pronunciation of 'Craniectomy'
The word 'Craniectomy' refers to a surgical procedure involving the removal of a portion of the skull to access the brain. It is pronounced as 'kray-nee-EK-tuh-mee' in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The term originates from the combination of the Greek word 'kranion' meaning 'skull' and the suffix '-ectomy' meaning 'removal' or 'excision'.
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 emphasis on the second syllable 'EK'. 'Kray' as in 'crane', 'nee' as in 'knee', 'EK' as in 'echo', and 'tuh-mee' as in 'to-me'.