How to Pronounce Neuropsychiatric Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Neuropsychiatric Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Pronunciation
noor-oh-sy-KY-at-rik sis-TEM-ik LOO-pus er-ih-thee-mah-TOH-sus
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
noor
oh
sy
KY
stress here
at
rik sis
TEM
stress here
ik LOO
pus er
ih
thee
mah
TOH
stress here
sus
14 syllables
What is Neuropsychiatric Systemic Lupus Erythematosus?
Neurological and psychiatric manifestations of lupus affecting the central and peripheral nervous systems, including seizures, psychosis, cognitive dysfunction, cerebrovascular disease, and peripheral neuropathy; it is one of the most challenging aspects of lupus management.
Questions About Neuropsychiatric Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
How do you pronounce 'neuropsychiatric systemic lupus erythematosus'?
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Say it like this: noor-oh-sy-KY-at-rik sis-TEM-ik LOO-pus er-ih-thee-mah-TOH-sus. The stress falls on the 'KY' in neuropsychiatric and the 'TEM' in systemic, so those syllables should sound louder and longer than the others. Take it one part at a time and you'll get the hang of it.
What is the most common mistake people make when saying this term?
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Many people stress the wrong syllable in 'neuropsychiatric'—they say noo-roh-PSY-kee-at-rik instead of noor-oh-sy-KY-at-rik. Remember, the stress goes on the 'KY' sound, not on the 'PSY' at the beginning of that word part.
How do you break this term into syllables?
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Here's how it divides: neu-ro-psy-chi-at-ric sys-tem-ic lu-pus er-y-the-ma-to-sus. Breaking it into smaller chunks makes the whole term much less intimidating to say out loud.
What do the word parts 'neuro' and 'psychiatric' mean?
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'Neuro' comes from Greek and refers to the nervous system, while 'psychiatric' comes from Greek words meaning 'mind' or 'soul.' Together, 'neuropsychiatric' describes things that involve both the brain/nervous system and the mind/emotions.
What does 'systemic' mean in this term?
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'Systemic' comes from Latin and means something that affects the whole body or multiple body systems, not just one spot. When a condition is systemic, it spreads throughout the body rather than staying in one place.
Is there a shorter way to say or write this term?
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Yes, doctors often use the abbreviation NPSLE (say each letter: N-P-S-L-E) as a quick way to refer to neuropsychiatric systemic lupus erythematosus. You might see this shorthand in medical notes or conversations.
How would you use this word in a simple sentence?
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You might hear: 'The patient was referred to a neurologist because of concerns about neuropsychiatric systemic lupus erythematosus.' This sentence shows the term being used to describe a specific medical concern that needs specialist attention.
What other medical words share the 'neuro' root?
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Many medical terms use 'neuro,' such as neurology (the study of the nervous system), neurosurgery (surgery on the nervous system), and neuropathy (disease of the nerves). All of these relate to the 'neuro' or nervous system part.