How to Pronounce "splenectomy"
word
spləˈnɛk.tə.mi
spluh-NEK-tuh-mee
splɛnˈɛktəmi
splen-EK-tuh-mee
Definition
A surgical operation to remove the spleen, usually because it is damaged, diseased, or causing health problems.
IPA Transcription
American English
spləˈnɛk.tə.mi
British English
splɛnˈɛktəmi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
spluh-NEK-tuh-mee
UK
splen-EK-tuh-mee
Listen in Context
A splenectomy is needed if the spleen is very damaged.
The doctor recommended a splenectomy after the accident.
After her splenectomy, she had to take extra care with infections.
He made a quick recovery after his splenectomy and left the hospital in a week.