How to Pronounce Lobectomy
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Lobectomy Pronunciation
loh-BEK-toh-mee
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
loh
BEK
stress here
toh
mee
4 syllables
What is Lobectomy?
Surgical removal of a lobe of the lung, the standard curative treatment for early-stage lung cancer and used for other localized lung diseases such as bronchiectasis, benign tumors, and congenital anomalies. The remaining lung tissue expands to fill the space.
Questions About Lobectomy
How do you pronounce lobectomy?
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Lobectomy is pronounced "loh-BEK-toh-mee." The stress falls on the second syllable (BEK), which should be said louder and longer than the others. Think of it like saying "low" + "BECK" + "toe" + "mee" all together.
How many syllables does lobectomy have?
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Lobectomy has four syllables: lo-BEK-to-my. Breaking it into chunks like this can help you say it more smoothly and remember how it sounds.
What is the most common mistake people make when saying lobectomy?
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Many people put the stress on the first syllable and say "LOH-bek-toh-mee," but that's incorrect. Remember that the stress belongs on the second syllable: loh-BEK-toh-mee.
What do the word parts in lobectomy mean?
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Lobectomy comes from two Greek parts: "lobo" means lobe (a rounded section of an organ), and "ectomy" means surgical removal. So lobectomy literally means "removal of a lobe."
What other medical words use the word part 'ectomy'?
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Many surgical removal procedures use "ectomy," such as appendectomy (removal of the appendix) and mastectomy (removal of breast tissue). Whenever you see a word ending in "ectomy," you know it involves surgically removing something.
Is there a shorter way to say or write lobectomy?
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Yes, doctors and nurses sometimes shorten it to just "lobectomy" in speech, but there is no commonly used abbreviation like you might see with other medical terms. The full word is usually used in both writing and conversation.
How would you use lobectomy correctly in a sentence?
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You might hear: "The surgeon explained that a lobectomy would be performed to treat the patient's lung condition." This sentence uses the word simply to name the surgical procedure without giving medical advice.
What is the plain English meaning of lobectomy?
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In everyday language, a lobectomy is surgery to remove one section (called a lobe) of the lung. After the procedure, the remaining lung tissue shifts to fill in the empty space.