How to Pronounce "sympathectomy"
word
ˌsɪmpəˈθɛktəmi
sim-puh-THEK-tuh-mee
ˌsɪmpəˈθɛktəmi
sim-puh-THEK-tuh-mee
Definition
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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌsɪmpəˈθɛktəmi
British English
ˌsɪmpəˈθɛktəmi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
sim-puh-THEK-tuh-mee
UK
sim-puh-THEK-tuh-mee
Listen in Context
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.