How to Pronounce Splenorrhaphy
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Splenorrhaphy Pronunciation
splee-NOR-ah-fee
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
splee
NOR
stress here
ah
fee
4 syllables
What is Splenorrhaphy?
A surgical procedure to repair a lacerated or injured spleen without removing it, using sutures, staples, or topical hemostatic agents to stop bleeding and preserve the organ. Spleen preservation is preferred when possible to maintain immune function.
Questions About Splenorrhaphy
How do you pronounce splenorrhaphy?
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Splenorrhaphy is pronounced splee-NOR-ah-fee. The stress falls on the second syllable, which sounds like "NOR." It rhymes with words ending in "-graphy," but with "spleno" at the beginning instead.
What is the correct way to break splenorrhaphy into syllables?
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Splenorrhaphy breaks down into four syllables: splee-NOR-ah-fee. The first syllable "splee" rhymes with "free," and the last syllable "fee" sounds like the letter F.
Which syllable do you stress when saying splenorrhaphy?
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You stress the second syllable: NOR. A common mistake is stressing the first syllable (SPLEE-nor-ah-fee), but the correct emphasis is on the middle part of the word.
What do the word parts of splenorrhaphy mean?
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Splenorrhaphy comes from Greek roots: "spleno-" means spleen, and "-rraphy" comes from "rhaphe," meaning suture or stitching. Together, the word literally means "stitching of the spleen."
What does splenorrhaphy mean in plain English?
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Splenorrhaphy is a medical term for repairing an injured spleen by stitching or closing it up. It's a surgical repair procedure rather than a removal of the organ.
What medical words share the same root as splenorrhaphy?
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Other words with "spleno-" include splenectomy (removal of the spleen) and splenomegaly (enlargement of the spleen). Words with "-rraphy" include gastrorraphy (suturing the stomach) and cardiorrhaphy (suturing the heart).
How would you use splenorrhaphy in a simple sentence?
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You might hear it like this: "The surgeon performed a splenorrhaphy to repair the tear in the patient's spleen." The word refers to the specific repair procedure itself.
What is a common mispronunciation of splenorrhaphy?
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A common mistake is saying "SPLEN-or-aff-ee" with stress on the first syllable, or rushing through the middle syllables. The correct way is to clearly say splee-NOR-ah-fee with the stress on NOR.