How to Pronounce Neonatal Candidiasis
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Neonatal Candidiasis Pronunciation
nee-oh-NAY-tal kan-dih-DY-ah-sis
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
nee
oh
NAY
stress here
tal kan
dih
DY
stress here
ah
sis
8 syllables
What is Neonatal Candidiasis?
Candida yeast infection in a newborn, which can be superficial (oral thrush, diaper rash) or, in premature and critically ill infants, invasive with spread to the bloodstream and organs. Invasive candidiasis in very low birth weight premature infants carries high mortality and risk of neurodevelopmental impairment; prophylactic fluconazole is sometimes used in high-risk premature infants.
Questions About Neonatal Candidiasis
How do you pronounce 'neonatal candidiasis'?
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Say it like this: nee-oh-NAY-tal kan-dih-DY-ah-sis. The stress falls on the second part of the first word (NAY) and the third part of the second word (DY). Think of it as "nee-oh-NAY-tul" (relating to newborns) plus "kan-dih-DY-uh-sis" (a yeast infection condition).
What does 'neonatal' mean?
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Neonatal comes from Latin and Greek words meaning "new" (neo-) and "birth" (-natal). It describes anything related to newborn babies, usually in their first 28 days of life. You'll see this word in many medical terms about newborns.
What does 'candidiasis' mean?
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Candidiasis is an infection caused by a yeast called Candida. The word comes from the genus name of the yeast itself. In plain English, it's simply a yeast infection—the same type that can affect different parts of the body.
What does the full term 'neonatal candidiasis' mean in plain English?
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Neonatal candidiasis is a yeast infection that happens in a newborn baby. It's made up of two parts: "neonatal" (relating to newborns) and "candidiasis" (a yeast infection), so together it describes a yeast infection specific to babies right after birth.
How do you break 'neonatal candidiasis' into syllables?
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Neonatal breaks down as: ne-o-NA-tal (4 syllables). Candidiasis breaks down as: can-di-DI-a-sis (5 syllables). Together that's 9 syllables, but the two stressed syllables to emphasize are NAY and DY.
What's a common mistake when pronouncing this word?
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A common mistake is putting the stress on the wrong syllable—for example, saying "NEE-oh-nay-tal" instead of "nee-oh-NAY-tal." Remember: the stress in neonatal goes on the third syllable (NAY), not the first. Similarly, people sometimes rush through candidiasis and miss the DY stress.
What other medical words share the root 'neonatal'?
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You'll encounter words like neonatal jaundice, neonatal sepsis, and neonatal screening. All of these use "neonatal" to mean they specifically affect or apply to newborns. Once you learn this root, you can recognize it in many other baby-related medical terms.
Can you use 'neonatal candidiasis' in a simple sentence?
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Here's an example: "The pediatrician discussed the signs of neonatal candidiasis during the prenatal education class." Or: "Doctors use different approaches for neonatal candidiasis depending on how severe it is." The term is used when healthcare providers are talking about or documenting this condition in newborns.