Como Pronunciar "thoracotomy"
word
ˌθɔɹ.əˈkɑtə.mi
thor-uh-KAH-tuh-mee
θˌɔːɹɐkˈɒtəmi
thaw-ruhk-OT-uh-mee
Definição
A thoracotomy is a surgical procedure where a cut is made through the chest wall to access the organs inside the chest, usually the lungs or heart.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˌθɔɹ.əˈkɑtə.mi
Inglês Britânico
θˌɔːɹɐkˈɒtəmi
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
thor-uh-KAH-tuh-mee
UK
thaw-ruhk-OT-uh-mee
Ouça em Contexto
The surgeon performed a thoracotomy to access the patient's lungs.
A thoracotomy may be needed in cases of severe chest injury.
Recovery after a thoracotomy can take several weeks.
Have you ever heard of a thoracotomy? It's a pretty major surgery.