How to Pronounce "pancreatectomy"
word
ˌpæŋ.kri.əˈtɛk.tə.mi
pang-kree-uh-TEK-tuh-mee
ˌpæŋ.kri.ɛkˈtɒm.i
pang-kree-EK-tom-ee
Definition
A surgical operation to remove all or part of the pancreas, usually because of disease or injury.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌpæŋ.kri.əˈtɛk.tə.mi
British English
ˌpæŋ.kri.ɛkˈtɒm.i
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pang-kree-uh-TEK-tuh-mee
UK
pang-kree-EK-tom-ee
Listen in Context
A pancreatectomy is often done when the pancreas has a tumor.
After her pancreatectomy, she needed to take insulin every day.
Doctors explained the risks of a pancreatectomy before the surgery.
He had a partial pancreatectomy, so part of his pancreas is still working.