Como Pronunciar "setons"
word
ˈsitən
SEE-tuhn
ˈsiːtənz
SEE-tuhnz
Definição
Setons are pieces of surgical thread or material placed through the body, usually to help drain an abscess or keep a wound open, most commonly used in medical treatments for fistulas.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈsitən
Inglês Britânico
ˈsiːtənz
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
SEE-tuhn
UK
SEE-tuhnz
Ouça em Contexto
The doctor placed two setons during the surgery.
Setons help keep wounds open for drainage.
Patients may need multiple setons if the infection is large.
After two weeks, the surgeon decided to remove the setons.