Como Pronunciar "gastrectomy"
word
ga-STREK-tuh-mee
gah-STREK-tuh-mee
Definição
A gastrectomy is a surgical procedure in which all or part of the stomach is removed, usually to treat diseases like stomach cancer or ulcers.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ɡæˈstrɛktəmi
Inglês Britânico
ɡɑːstɹˈɛktəmi
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
ga-STREK-tuh-mee
UK
gah-STREK-tuh-mee
Ouça em Contexto
The doctor explained why a gastrectomy was necessary.
After her gastrectomy, she needed to eat smaller meals.
A gastrectomy is sometimes used to treat stomach cancer.
My uncle felt a lot better a few months after his gastrectomy.