How to Pronounce Cystometry
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Cystometry Pronunciation
sis-TOM-eh-tree
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
sis
TOM
stress here
eh
tree
4 syllables
What is Cystometry?
A urodynamic test that measures the pressure inside the bladder as it fills with fluid, assessing how well the bladder stores urine and when the urge to urinate occurs. It helps diagnose overactive bladder or poor bladder compliance.
Questions About Cystometry
How do you pronounce cystometry?
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Cystometry is pronounced sis-TOM-eh-tree. The stressed syllable is the second one: TOM. Think of it like saying "sis" (like the word for sister), then "TOM" (said a bit louder), then "eh-tree" to finish it off.
What is the stress mistake people make when saying cystometry?
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Many people accidentally stress the first syllable and say SIS-tom-eh-tree, but that's incorrect. The emphasis should fall on the second syllable: sis-TOM-eh-tree. Remembering that the "TOM" part gets the stress will help you say it right.
How do you break cystometry into syllables?
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Cystometry breaks into four syllables: cys-tom-e-try. When you say it out loud slowly, each part gets its own beat: "cys" "tom" "eh" "tree."
What do the word parts of cystometry mean?
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Cystometry comes from two Greek word parts: "cysto-" means bladder, and "-metry" means measurement or measuring. So cystometry literally means "bladder measurement." It describes a test that measures what's happening inside the bladder.
What does cystometry mean in plain English?
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Cystometry is a test that measures the pressure and how full the bladder is while it fills up with liquid. Think of it as checking how well your bladder works as a storage container.
What is the abbreviation for cystometry?
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Cystometry is sometimes shortened to CMG, which stands for cystometrogram. You pronounce the abbreviation by saying each letter: C-M-G.
What other medical words share the root 'cysto-'?
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Several words use "cysto-" because they all relate to the bladder. Examples include cystoscopy (looking inside the bladder) and cystitis (inflammation of the bladder). Once you know "cysto-" means bladder, these related words become easier to understand.
Can you use cystometry in a simple sentence?
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Here's an example: "The doctor ordered a cystometry test to measure how the patient's bladder was functioning." This shows how you might hear the word used when talking about bladder tests.