How to Pronounce Steroid Acne
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Steroid Acne Pronunciation
STEER-oyd AK-nee
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
STEER
stress here
oyd AK
nee
3 syllables
What is Steroid Acne?
... effects of misusing anabolic steroids? Misuse of anabolic steroids, especially over a long period of time, has been linked with many health problems, including: Acne Stunted growth in teens High blood pressure Changes ...
Definition sourced from MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine
Questions About Steroid Acne
How do you pronounce 'steroid acne'?
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Steroid acne is pronounced STEER-oyd AK-nee. The first word rhymes with 'clear,' and the second word sounds like 'acne' (which rhymes with 'ack-knee'). Say it as two separate words, with equal stress on both the 'STEER' part of steroid and the 'AK' part of acne.
Which syllable in 'steroid' gets the stress?
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The first syllable, STEER, gets the stress in 'steroid.' A common mistake is stressing the second syllable and saying ster-OYD, but the correct way is STEER-oyd, with the emphasis on the 'steer' sound.
How do you break 'steroid acne' into syllables?
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Steroid acne breaks into four syllables: STEER-oid / AK-nee. Steroid itself is two syllables (STEER-oid), and acne is two syllables (AK-nee), so together the phrase has four clear syllables to pronounce.
What does 'steroid' actually mean?
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Steroid comes from the word 'sterol,' which is a type of chemical compound found in living things. In medical language, steroid usually refers to corticosteroids, which are powerful medicines that reduce swelling and inflammation in the body.
What does 'acne' mean in plain English?
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Acne simply means pimples or a skin condition with small red bumps and pustules (tiny pus-filled spots). It's a word that describes how the skin looks when it breaks out with these types of lesions.
Is there a short way to say 'steroid acne'?
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People sometimes just say 'acne' or describe it more fully, but there isn't a common abbreviation for steroid acne the way there is for some medical terms. You'll usually hear the full two-word phrase used in conversation and writing.
What other medical words share the root 'steroid'?
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Other medical words that use 'steroid' include anabolic steroid, androgenic steroid, and topical steroid. All of these words refer to different types or uses of steroid compounds, so knowing how to say 'steroid' correctly helps you pronounce all of these related terms.
How would you use 'steroid acne' correctly in a sentence?
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You might say, 'The patient's dermatologist explained that the red bumps on his arms were steroid acne.' This sentence shows that you're using the term to name a specific type of skin condition that is related to steroid use.