Como Pronunciar "colectomy"
word
kuh-LEK-tuh-mee
kuh-LEK-tuh-mee
Definição
A surgical procedure where all or part of the colon (large intestine) is removed, usually to treat diseases or injuries of the colon.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
kəˈlɛktəmi
Inglês Britânico
kəlˈɛktəmˌi
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
kuh-LEK-tuh-mee
UK
kuh-LEK-tuh-mee
Ouça em Contexto
The doctor explained that a colectomy may be needed for severe colon disease.
After her colectomy, she stayed in the hospital for a week.
A colectomy can help people with colon cancer live longer.
He was nervous about having a colectomy, but the doctors reassured him.