Pronunciation of 'Hysterectomy'
The word 'hysterectomy' refers to a surgical procedure to remove the uterus. It is pronounced as 'hɪstəˌrɛktəmi' in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The term 'hysterectomy' originates from Greek: 'hystera' meaning 'uterus' and '-ectomy' meaning 'removal' or 'excision'.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A surgical procedure to remove the uterus, often performed for medical reasons such as uterine fibroids, cancer, or other health conditions.
Pronounced as 'his-tuh-REK-tuh-mee', with stress on the second syllable. 'His' as in 'history', 'tuh' as in 'to', 'rek' as in 'wreck', and 'mee' as in 'me'.