How to Pronounce Post-Prostatectomy Incontinence
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Post-Prostatectomy Incontinence Pronunciation
pohst-pros-tah-TEK-toh-mee in-KON-tih-nens
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
pohst
pros
tah
TEK
stress here
toh
mee in
KON
stress here
tih
nens
9 syllables
What is Post-Prostatectomy Incontinence?
Urinary leakage occurring after surgical removal of the prostate gland (radical prostatectomy), usually from stress incontinence due to damage to the external urethral sphincter. It is the most common complication of radical prostatectomy.
Questions About Post-Prostatectomy Incontinence
How do you pronounce 'post-prostatectomy incontinence'?
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Say it like this: "pohst-pros-tah-TEK-toh-mee in-KON-tih-nens." The stress falls on the third syllable of "prostatectomy" (TEK), which is where your voice gets a little louder. The word "incontinence" is stressed on the second syllable (KON).
What does 'post-' mean in 'post-prostatectomy'?
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The prefix "post-" comes from Latin and means "after." So "post-prostatectomy" means something that happens after a prostatectomy surgery, not during or before it.
What does 'prostatectomy' break down into?
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"Prostatectomy" comes from two Greek word parts: "prostat-" (the prostate gland) and "-ectomy" (which means surgical removal). So a prostatectomy is the surgical removal of the prostate gland.
How many syllables does 'prostatectomy' have, and which one do you stress?
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"Prostatectomy" has five syllables: pros-tah-TEK-toh-mee. You stress the third syllable, "TEK." A common mistake is stressing the first or second syllable instead.
What does 'incontinence' mean in simple words?
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"Incontinence" means the loss of control over bladder or bowel function. In everyday language, you might say someone has "leakage" or "can't hold it in" when they have incontinence.
What's the difference between saying 'prostate-ectomy' and 'pros-tah-TEK-toh-mee'?
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If you say "prostate-ectomy," you're breaking it into just two parts and stressing the wrong syllable. The correct way is "pros-tah-TEK-toh-mee," where you stress "TEK" in the middle, not the beginning.
Is there a shorter way to say 'post-prostatectomy incontinence'?
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Yes, doctors sometimes use the abbreviation "PPI" to refer to post-prostatectomy incontinence. You say it as three letters: "P-P-I."
What medical words share the '-ectomy' root with 'prostatectomy'?
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Many surgical removal words use "-ectomy." For example, "appendectomy" (removal of the appendix) and "hysterectomy" (removal of the uterus) use the same ending. It always means a surgical removal.
How would you use 'post-prostatectomy incontinence' in a sentence?
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You might say: "The doctor explained that post-prostatectomy incontinence is a known term for urinary leakage that can happen after prostate surgery." This shows you're using it to name a specific condition related to surgery.