How to Pronounce Hartmann Procedure
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Hartmann Procedure Pronunciation
HART-man proh-SEE-jer
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
HART
stress here
man proh
SEE
stress here
jer
4 syllables
What is Hartmann Procedure?
An emergency surgical procedure for severe sigmoid colon disease (commonly perforated diverticulitis or cancer) in which the diseased bowel segment is removed, the rectum is closed off as a stump, and a temporary end colostomy is created. A second surgery can later reverse the colostomy if the patient is a suitable candidate.
Questions About Hartmann Procedure
How do you pronounce 'Hartmann Procedure'?
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Say it like this: HART-man proh-SEE-jer. The first part rhymes with 'heart,' the second part sounds like 'man,' and the last part is 'pro' (like the word 'pro') plus 'SEE' plus 'jer.' The stress falls on HART in the first word and on SEE in the second word.
What syllables make up 'Hartmann Procedure'?
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Break it into four syllables: HART-man pro-CEE-jer. The first word has two syllables (HART-man), and the second word has three syllables (pro-CEE-jer).
Which syllable gets the stress in 'Hartmann Procedure'?
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The stress lands on HART in 'Hartmann' and on SEE in 'Procedure.' A common mistake is stressing the wrong part of 'Procedure'—remember it's pro-SEE-jer, not pro-SED-ur or pro-SEED-yur.
What does 'Hartmann Procedure' mean in plain English?
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It's a surgical operation where a surgeon removes a diseased section of the colon and creates a temporary opening in the belly for waste to pass through. The word 'procedure' simply means 'a medical operation or process.'
Where does the name 'Hartmann' come from?
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Hartmann is the last name of the surgeon who developed this operation. Medical procedures are often named after the doctors who invented or first described them, so you'll see the surgeon's name at the start of the term.
What's a common mistake when pronouncing this term?
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People often mispronounce 'Procedure' by saying it too fast or stressing the wrong syllable. Remember: it's pro-SEE-jer, with the stress on SEE, not on the first or last syllable.
Can you use 'Hartmann Procedure' in a sentence?
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Sure! 'The surgeon explained that the patient might need a Hartmann Procedure to treat the emergency condition.' This sentence shows how you'd use it when talking about what type of surgery someone had.
Is there a shorter way to refer to this procedure?
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You might hear it called just 'Hartmann' in short, or sometimes 'Hartmann colostomy' to be more specific. Both refer to the same operation.