Cómo Pronunciar "countertraction"
word
ˌkaʊntərˈtrækʃən
kown-ter-TRAK-shun
ˌkaʊntəˈtrækʃən
kown-tuh-TRAK-shun
Definición
A medical technique where an opposing force is applied to balance the pulling force (traction), especially to keep a bone or limb stable during treatment.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
ˌkaʊntərˈtrækʃən
Inglés Británico
ˌkaʊntəˈtrækʃən
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
kown-ter-TRAK-shun
UK
kown-tuh-TRAK-shun
Escucha en Contexto
Countertraction is needed to keep the broken leg in place.
Doctors used countertraction during the patient’s treatment.
Without countertraction, the bone might not heal correctly.
Applying just the right amount of countertraction makes the procedure safer.