How to Pronounce Choledochoduodenostomy
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Choledochoduodenostomy Pronunciation
koh-led-oh-koh-doo-oh-deh-NOS-toh-mee
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
koh
led
oh
koh
doo
oh
deh
NOS
stress here
toh
mee
10 syllables
What is Choledochoduodenostomy?
A surgical procedure that creates a new connection between the common bile duct and the duodenum (first part of the small intestine) to bypass a blockage and allow bile to flow from the liver into the intestine. It is used to treat obstructions caused by tumors, strictures, or stones.
Questions About Choledochoduodenostomy
How do you pronounce choledochoduodenostomy?
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Say it like this: koh-LED-oh-koh-doo-oh-deh-NOS-toh-mee. The stress falls on the second syllable (LED), so you say it a bit louder and longer than the other parts. It's a long word, so breaking it into chunks as shown makes it easier to handle.
What is the most common mistake people make when saying this word?
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The biggest mistake is putting the stress on the wrong syllable—many people accidentally stress the last part (NOS) instead of the second syllable (LED). Remember: koh-LED-oh-koh-doo-oh-deh-NOS-toh-mee, with the emphasis on LED.
Can you break this word into syllables for me?
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Sure! Here are the 8 syllables: cho-led-o-cho-du-o-de-nos-to-my. When you say it slowly, it helps to pause slightly after each syllable so you don't rush through the long term.
What do the word parts mean?
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This word is built from Greek and Latin parts: 'chole' means bile, 'docho' refers to a duct or channel, 'duodeno' refers to the duodenum (part of the small intestine), and 'stomy' means to create an opening or connection. So the word literally describes connecting the bile duct to the small intestine.
What is a simpler way to say choledochoduodenostomy?
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You could say 'bile duct to intestine bypass' or 'choledochoduodenostomy procedure' if you need to explain it to someone unfamiliar with medical terms. The full medical name is more precise, but those descriptions give a general idea of what happens.
What other medical words share roots with choledochoduodenostomy?
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Words like 'choledochojejunostomy' (connecting the bile duct to a different part of the intestine) and 'cholecystectomy' (removal of the gallbladder) share the 'chole' root meaning bile. Learning these root parts helps you understand similar medical terms.
How would you use this word in a sentence?
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Here's an example: 'The surgeon decided to perform a choledochoduodenostomy to relieve the patient's bile duct blockage.' Notice how the full medical term is used when discussing the specific procedure in a healthcare setting.
Is there a shorter abbreviation for choledochoduodenostomy?
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Sometimes healthcare workers use the abbreviation CDDS, but the full term choledochoduodenostomy is more commonly used and understood. It's safest to say or write out the whole word unless you know your audience uses the abbreviation.