Pronunciation of 'Cryptosporidiosis'
The word 'Cryptosporidiosis' refers to a parasitic disease caused by Cryptosporidium, a protozoan parasite. It is pronounced as /ˌkrɪp.toʊˌspɔːr.ɪˈdoʊ.si.əs/ in American English.
Word Origin
The term 'Cryptosporidiosis' originates from New Latin. It combines 'crypto-' (hidden), 'sporo-' (spore), and '-osis' (condition or disease).
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A parasitic disease caused by Cryptosporidium, which can lead to diarrhea and gastrointestinal symptoms.
Pronounced as 'KRIP-toh-spor-ih-DOH-see-uhs'. 'Krip' as in 'crypt', 'toh' as in 'toe', 'spor' as in 'spore', 'ih' as in 'it', 'doh' as in 'doe', and 'see-uhs' as in 'see-us'.