Pronunciation of 'Laminectomy'
The word 'laminectomy' refers to a surgical procedure involving the removal of the lamina, a part of the vertebra, to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. It is pronounced as 'læmɪˈnɛktəmi' in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The term 'laminectomy' originates from the combination of 'lamina,' meaning a thin layer or plate, and '-ectomy,' a suffix meaning surgical removal, derived from Greek.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A surgical procedure to remove the lamina, part of the vertebra, to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves.
Pronounced as 'LAM-ih-NEK-tuh-mee,' with stress on the second syllable. 'Lam' as in 'lamb,' 'ih' as in 'bit,' 'nek' as in 'neck,' and 'tuh-mee' as in 'tummy.'