How to Pronounce Acoustic Neuroma Resection
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Acoustic Neuroma Resection Pronunciation
ah-KOO-stik noo-ROH-mah reh-SEK-shun
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
ah
KOO
stress here
stik noo
ROH
stress here
mah reh
SEK
stress here
shun
7 syllables
What is Acoustic Neuroma Resection?
Surgical removal of an acoustic neuroma (also called vestibular schwannoma), a benign tumor that grows on the nerve connecting the ear to the brain. Surgery is performed to relieve symptoms such as hearing loss, tinnitus, and balance problems.
Questions About Acoustic Neuroma Resection
How do you pronounce 'acoustic neuroma resection'?
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Say it like this: ah-KOO-stik noo-ROH-mah reh-SEK-shun. Break it into four parts and say each one clearly, then blend them together smoothly. The first part "acoustic" gets the strongest emphasis, so that's where your voice should punch through the loudest.
Which syllable gets the stress in 'acoustic neuroma resection'?
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The stress lands on the second syllable of the first word: ah-KOO-stik. A common mistake is putting the stress on the first syllable (AH-koo-stik), but that's incorrect. Remember: KOO is where your voice should go up and get stronger.
How do you break 'acoustic neuroma resection' into syllables?
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Here's how to slice it up: ah-KOO-stik (3 syllables) + noo-ROH-mah (3 syllables) + reh-SEK-shun (3 syllables). That gives you 9 syllables total, so it's a longer phrase to say, but taking it one syllable at a time makes it easier.
What does 'acoustic' mean in this term?
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"Acoustic" comes from a Greek word meaning "of hearing" or "related to sound." In this term, it refers to the acoustic nerve, which is the nerve that carries hearing and balance signals from your ear to your brain. So "acoustic neuroma" is a tumor on that specific nerve.
What do the word parts 'neuroma' and 'resection' mean?
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"Neuroma" comes from Greek and means a tumor that grows on a nerve. "Resection" comes from Latin and means "to cut out" or "to remove." So when you put them together, "neuroma resection" literally means removing a nerve tumor.
What is 'acoustic neuroma resection' in plain English?
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In everyday language, it's simply surgery to remove a benign (non-cancerous) tumor that grows on the nerve connecting your ear to your brain. It's a way of saying "the operation where doctors take out that ear-to-brain nerve tumor."
What is another name for an acoustic neuroma?
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An acoustic neuroma is also called a "vestibular schwannoma." You'll hear both names used by doctors, so it's good to know they refer to the same thing. "Vestibular" refers to the balance part of the ear nerve, and "schwannoma" is the medical name for this type of tumor.
Are there related words that share the root 'neur-'?
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Yes! Words like "neurology" (the study of nerves), "neurosurgeon" (a surgeon who operates on nerves and the brain), and "neuropathy" (a nerve disease) all share the Greek root "neur-" meaning nerve. Once you know that root, you can recognize it in many medical words.
Can you use 'acoustic neuroma resection' in a sentence?
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Here's an example: "The patient's doctor recommended acoustic neuroma resection to address the ongoing symptoms." This sentence tells you that someone is considering surgery to remove the tumor, without saying anything about whether they should or shouldn't do it.