Como Pronunciar "pericardiocentesis"
word
per-uh-KAR-dee-oh-sen-TEE-sis
per-ih-KAH-dee-oh-sen-TEE-sis
Definição
A medical procedure in which a needle is inserted into the pericardium (the sac around the heart) to remove fluid for treatment or diagnosis.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˌpɛrəˌkɑrdioʊsɛnˈtisis
Inglês Britânico
ˌpɛrɪˌkɑːdiəʊsenˈtiːsɪs
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
per-uh-KAR-dee-oh-sen-TEE-sis
UK
per-ih-KAH-dee-oh-sen-TEE-sis
Ouça em Contexto
The doctor performed a pericardiocentesis to remove fluid from the patient's heart sac.
Pericardiocentesis can help relieve pressure around the heart.
The hospital has special tools for pericardiocentesis.
An ultrasound-guided pericardiocentesis reduces the risk of complications.