How to Pronounce Sellar Mass
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Sellar Mass Pronunciation
SEL-ar MAS
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
SEL
stress here
ar MAS
2 syllables
What is Sellar Mass?
Any abnormal growth or lesion located in or around the sella turcica (the bony structure at the base of the brain that houses the pituitary gland), which can include pituitary adenomas, craniopharyngiomas, Rathke cleft cysts, or metastatic disease. Evaluation requires hormonal testing and imaging to determine the nature and effects of the mass.
Questions About Sellar Mass
How do you say 'sellar mass'?
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Say it like this: SEL-ar MAS. The first part rhymes with 'seller' (the person who sells things), and the second part is just the word 'mass' like you'd use in everyday English. Put the stress on the first syllable: SEL-ar, not sel-AR.
What does 'sellar' mean?
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The word 'sellar' comes from the Latin word 'sella,' which means 'saddle.' Doctors use it because the sella turcica—the bony pocket at the base of your brain—has a shape that looks like a saddle. So 'sellar' just means 'relating to that saddle-shaped structure.'
What does 'mass' mean in medical language?
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In medical terms, a 'mass' is simply any abnormal lump or growth of tissue in the body. It's not a fancy word—it means the same thing as 'mass' in everyday English, like a mass of clay or a mass of people.
What's a plain English way to say 'sellar mass'?
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You could say 'an abnormal growth in or around the saddle-shaped bone at the base of the brain.' That's what 'sellar mass' means, but it's a lot of words, which is why doctors use the shorter medical term instead.
How do you break 'sellar mass' into syllables?
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Break it into three syllables: SEL-ar MASS. The first word 'sellar' has two syllables (SEL-ar), and 'mass' is just one syllable by itself.
What's a common mistake when saying 'sellar'?
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People often stress the wrong syllable and say sel-AR instead of SEL-ar. Remember: the stress goes on the first syllable, like the beginning of the word 'seller.' If you say it like you're rhyming with 'stellar,' you've got it right.
What other medical words use the root 'sella'?
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'Sella' shows up in other medical terms too, like 'suprasellar' (meaning above the sella) or 'parasellar' (meaning beside the sella). Once you know that 'sella' means that saddle-shaped bone, these related words start to make sense.
Can you use 'sellar mass' in a sentence?
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Sure! Here's an example: 'The radiologist noted a sellar mass on the brain imaging.' This sentence simply means that a doctor saw an abnormal growth in that specific part of the brain on a picture taken with imaging equipment.