How to Pronounce "thoracotomy"
word
ˌθɔɹ.əˈkɑtə.mi
thor-uh-KAH-tuh-mee
θˌɔːɹɐkˈɒtəmi
thaw-ruhk-OT-uh-mee
Definition
A thoracotomy is a surgical procedure where a cut is made through the chest wall to access the organs inside the chest, usually the lungs or heart.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌθɔɹ.əˈkɑtə.mi
British English
θˌɔːɹɐkˈɒtəmi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thor-uh-KAH-tuh-mee
UK
thaw-ruhk-OT-uh-mee
Listen in Context
The surgeon performed a thoracotomy to access the patient's lungs.
A thoracotomy may be needed in cases of severe chest injury.
Recovery after a thoracotomy can take several weeks.
Have you ever heard of a thoracotomy? It's a pretty major surgery.