Pronunciation of 'Thoracotomy'
The word 'Thoracotomy' is pronounced as 'θɔːrəˈkɒtəmi' in English (en-US). It refers to a surgical procedure involving an incision into the chest wall.
Word Origin
The term 'Thoracotomy' originates from Greek, combining 'thorax' (chest) and 'tomia' (cutting).
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A surgical procedure involving an incision into the chest wall.
Pronounced as 'THOR-uh-KOT-uh-mee'. 'Thor' as in 'thorax', 'uh' as in 'about', 'kot' as in 'cot', and 'mee' as in 'me'.