Como Pronunciar "sympathectomy"

word

sim-puh-THEK-tuh-mee

Definição

A sympathectomy is a surgical procedure where part of the sympathetic nervous system is cut or removed, usually to treat excessive sweating, circulation problems, or certain chronic pain conditions.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˌsɪmpəˈθɛktəmi

Inglês Britânico

ˌsɪmpəˈθɛktəmi

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

sim-puh-THEK-tuh-mee

Ouça em Contexto

The surgeon said a sympathectomy was my best option for the circulation problem.

A sympathectomy can help people who sweat too much.

The doctor explained why a sympathectomy was needed.

Some people have a sympathectomy to treat pain in their hands.