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Como Pronunciar "countertraction"

word

ˌkaʊntərˈtrækʃən
kown-ter-TRAK-shun
ˌkaʊntəˈtrækʃən
kown-tuh-TRAK-shun

Definição

A medical technique where an opposing force is applied to balance the pulling force (traction), especially to keep a bone or limb stable during treatment.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˌkaʊntərˈtrækʃən

Inglês Britânico

ˌkaʊntəˈtrækʃən

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

kown-ter-TRAK-shun

UK

kown-tuh-TRAK-shun

Ouça em Contexto

Countertraction is needed to keep the broken leg in place.

Doctors used countertraction during the patient’s treatment.

Without countertraction, the bone might not heal correctly.

Applying just the right amount of countertraction makes the procedure safer.