Cómo Pronunciar "pericardiocentesis"
word
ˌpɛrəˌkɑrdioʊsɛnˈtisis
per-uh-KAR-dee-oh-sen-TEE-sis
ˌpɛrɪˌkɑːdiəʊsenˈtiːsɪs
per-ih-KAH-dee-oh-sen-TEE-sis
Definición
A medical procedure in which a needle is inserted into the pericardium (the sac around the heart) to remove fluid for treatment or diagnosis.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
ˌpɛrəˌkɑrdioʊsɛnˈtisis
Inglés Británico
ˌpɛrɪˌkɑːdiəʊsenˈtiːsɪs
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
per-uh-KAR-dee-oh-sen-TEE-sis
UK
per-ih-KAH-dee-oh-sen-TEE-sis
Escucha en Contexto
The doctor performed a pericardiocentesis to remove fluid from the patient's heart sac.
Pericardiocentesis can help relieve pressure around the heart.
The hospital has special tools for pericardiocentesis.
An ultrasound-guided pericardiocentesis reduces the risk of complications.