Pronunciation of 'Helicobacter pylori'

The term 'Helicobacter pylori' refers to a type of bacteria that infects the stomach and is associated with ulcers and gastritis. It is pronounced as 'hee-lih-koh-BAK-ter pie-LOR-eye' in English.

Word Origin

The name 'Helicobacter pylori' is derived from Greek and Latin. 'Helico-' comes from the Greek word 'helix,' meaning spiral, and '-bacter' is from the Latin 'bacterium,' meaning rod or staff. 'Pylori' is derived from the Latin 'pylorus,' referring to the pyloric part of the stomach.

Pronunciation Details

English (United States)

ˌhɛlɪkoʊˈbæktər paɪˈlɔːraɪ /ˌhɛlɪkoʊˈbæktər paɪˈlɔːraɪ/Slow

A type of bacteria that infects the stomach lining, often linked to ulcers and gastritis.

Pronounced as 'hee-lih-koh-BAK-ter pie-LOR-eye.' 'Helico' as in 'hee-lih-koh,' 'bacter' as in 'BAK-ter,' and 'pylori' as in 'pie-LOR-eye.'

Latin

ˈhɛlɪkoʊˌbæktɛr ˈpiːlɔːri /ˈhɛlɪkoʊˌbæktɛr ˈpiːlɔːri/Slow

The scientific name for a spiral-shaped bacterium that resides in the stomach.

Pronounced as 'HEL-ih-koh-BAK-ter PEE-lor-ee.' 'Helico' as in 'HEL-ih-koh,' 'bacter' as in 'BAK-ter,' and 'pylori' as in 'PEE-lor-ee.'

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