How to Pronounce "sylvius"
word
ˈsɪl.vi.əs
SIL-vee-uhs
ˈsɪl.vi.əs
SIL-vee-uhs
Definition
'Sylvius' usually refers to 'the aqueduct of Sylvius,' a narrow channel in the brain that connects the third and fourth ventricles. It can also relate to the anatomical scientist Franciscus Sylvius, for whom several brain features are named.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɪl.vi.əs
British English
ˈsɪl.vi.əs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SIL-vee-uhs
UK
SIL-vee-uhs
Listen in Context
The Sylvius aqueduct is important for brain fluid flow.
Doctors sometimes find problems in the Sylvius channel.
Franciscus Sylvius was a famous anatomical scientist.
Many medical students first learn about the Sylvius aqueduct in neuroanatomy class.