Pronunciation of 'Nosocomial'
The word 'nosocomial' is pronounced as /ˌnɒsəˈkoʊmiəl/ in English. It refers to infections that are acquired in a hospital setting.
Word Origin
The word 'nosocomial' originates from the Greek word 'nosokomeion', meaning 'hospital', which is derived from 'nosos' (disease) and 'komeion' (to take care of).
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
Refers to infections or conditions that are acquired in a hospital setting.
Pronounced as 'nah-suh-KOH-mee-uhl', with stress on the third syllable. 'Nah' as in 'not', 'suh' as in 'sofa', 'koh' as in 'co', 'mee' as in 'me', and 'uhl' as in 'full'.