Cómo Pronunciar "thoracotomy"
word
ˌθɔɹ.əˈkɑtə.mi
thor-uh-KAH-tuh-mee
θˌɔːɹɐkˈɒtəmi
thaw-ruhk-OT-uh-mee
Definición
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.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
ˌθɔɹ.əˈkɑtə.mi
Inglés Británico
θˌɔːɹɐkˈɒtəmi
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
thor-uh-KAH-tuh-mee
UK
thaw-ruhk-OT-uh-mee
Escucha en Contexto
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.