Como Pronunciar "sylvius"

word

ˈsɪl.vi.əs

SIL-vee-uhs

ˈsɪl.vi.əs

SIL-vee-uhs

Definição

'Sylvius' usually refers to 'the aqueduct of Sylvius,' a narrow channel in the brain that connects the third and fourth ventricles. It can also relate to the anatomical scientist Franciscus Sylvius, for whom several brain features are named.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈsɪl.vi.əs

Inglês Britânico

ˈsɪl.vi.əs

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

SIL-vee-uhs

Ouça em Contexto

The Sylvius aqueduct is important for brain fluid flow.

Doctors sometimes find problems in the Sylvius channel.

Franciscus Sylvius was a famous anatomical scientist.

Many medical students first learn about the Sylvius aqueduct in neuroanatomy class.