How to Pronounce Vertebral Pedicle
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Vertebral Pedicle Pronunciation
VER-teh-bral PED-ih-kul
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
VER
stress here
teh
bral PED
ih
kul
5 syllables
What is Vertebral Pedicle?
One of two short, thick bony columns projecting backward from the vertebral body to connect it to the laminae, forming the sides of the vertebral arch. Pedicle screws are inserted here during spinal fusion surgery.
Questions About Vertebral Pedicle
How do you pronounce 'vertebral pedicle'?
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Say it like this: VER-teh-bral PED-ih-kul. The first word rhymes with 'nerve,' and the second word sounds like 'pedal' with a 'k' sound at the end. The stress falls on the first syllable of each word: VER and PED.
What is the stressed syllable in 'vertebral pedicle'?
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The stress falls on VER in 'vertebral' and PED in 'pedicle.' A common mistake is stressing the wrong part, like saying ver-TEH-bral or pe-DIC-ul, but those are incorrect. Remember: VER-teh-bral PED-ih-kul.
How do you break 'vertebral pedicle' into syllables?
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Vertebral breaks into four syllables: VER-teh-bral. Pedicle breaks into three syllables: PED-ih-kul. When you say both words together, you have seven syllables total.
What does 'vertebral' mean?
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'Vertebral' (VER-teh-bral) means 'relating to the spine or backbone.' It comes from the Latin word 'vertebra,' which originally meant 'something that turns,' because the spine can turn and twist.
What does 'pedicle' mean?
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'Pedicle' (PED-ih-kul) comes from the Latin word 'pediculus,' which means 'small foot.' In anatomy, it describes something that connects or attaches, like a small stalk or bridge between parts of a bone.
What is a vertebral pedicle in plain English?
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A vertebral pedicle is a short, thick pillar of bone on each side of your spine that acts like a bridge, connecting the main part of a spinal bone to the back part of the bone. Every vertebra in your spine has two of these.
What are some related medical words that use the word 'vertebral'?
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Other words using 'vertebral' include 'vertebral column' (another name for the spine), 'vertebral artery' (a blood vessel along the spine), and 'vertebral body' (the main thick part of a spinal bone). All of these use the same root word.
Can you use 'vertebral pedicle' in a sentence?
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Here's an example: 'The surgeon explained that the vertebral pedicle is an important landmark on each spinal bone.' This sentence shows how the term is used in medical conversations to describe a specific part of the spine.