How to Pronounce Autoimmune Polyendocrine Syndrome
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Autoimmune Polyendocrine Syndrome Pronunciation
aw-toh-ih-MYOON pol-ee-en-doh-KRIN SIN-drohm
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
aw
toh
ih
MYOON pol
ee
en
doh
KRIN SIN
stress here
drohm
9 syllables
What is Autoimmune Polyendocrine Syndrome?
Disorders in which multiple endocrine organs are simultaneously or sequentially affected by autoimmune attack, causing deficiency of multiple hormones; the three main types differ in their specific combinations of affected glands and their genetic basis.
Questions About Autoimmune Polyendocrine Syndrome
How do you pronounce 'Autoimmune Polyendocrine Syndrome'?
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Say it like this: aw-toh-ih-MYOON pol-ee-en-doh-KRIN SIN-drohm. The stress falls on the second syllable of 'immune' (MYOON) and the third syllable of 'endocrine' (KRIN). The word breaks into four main parts that you say one after another: auto-immune, poly-endocrine, and syndrome.
Which syllable gets the stress in this word?
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There are two stressed syllables in this long word: MYOON in 'autoimmune' and KRIN in 'polyendocrine.' A common mistake is stressing the wrong part, like saying aw-TOH-ih-myoon instead of aw-toh-ih-MYOON. Remember that the 'immune' part sounds like 'ih-MYOON,' not 'IM-yoon.'
What does 'auto-' mean in this term?
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'Auto-' comes from Greek and means 'self.' In this word, it tells you the condition involves the body attacking itself, which is why it's called an 'autoimmune' disorder. You'll see 'auto-' in other medical words like 'autoimmune' and 'autonomous.'
What does 'poly-' mean in 'polyendocrine'?
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'Poly-' is a Greek root meaning 'many.' So 'polyendocrine' means 'affecting many endocrine glands.' You see 'poly-' in everyday words like 'polygon' (many angles) and 'polyglot' (someone who speaks many languages).
What does 'endocrine' mean?
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'Endocrine' refers to glands that release hormones into the body. The word comes from Greek: 'endo-' means 'inside' and 'crine' means 'to secrete or release.' So endocrine glands release hormones internally, unlike sweat glands that release to the skin's surface.
What does 'syndrome' mean?
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'Syndrome' comes from Greek and means 'a running together' or 'a group of things that happen together.' In medicine, it describes a collection of symptoms or conditions that typically occur as a group. The word literally refers to how different signs appear alongside each other.
How would you break this word into syllables?
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Here's how to divide it: au-to-im-MUNE pol-y-en-do-CRINE SYN-drome. Counting all the syllables, there are 11 total. Breaking it into parts helps you see that it's really four concepts stacked together: 'auto' + 'immune' + 'poly' + 'endocrine' + 'syndrome.'
What is the abbreviation for this condition?
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This condition is often shortened to APS, which stands for 'Autoimmune Polyendocrine Syndrome.' You say the letters individually: A-P-S. You might also see it written as APS-1, APS-2, or APS-3 to refer to the different types, and those numbers are said just like regular numbers.
Can you use this word in a simple sentence?
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Here's an example: 'The doctor explained that Autoimmune Polyendocrine Syndrome affects more than one hormone-producing gland at the same time.' This sentence shows how the term is used when discussing a condition that involves multiple glands.