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Words with Root “listhesis” in English (GB)
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listhesis From Greek 'listhesis' (slipping), indicating displacement.
spondylolisthesis
4 syllables17 letters
spon·dylo·lis·thesis
/ˌspɒn.dɪ.loʊˈlɪs.θɪs/
noun
The word 'spondylolisthesis' is a four-syllable noun of Greek origin, referring to a vertebral displacement. Syllable division follows vowel-based rules, with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('lis'). Its morphemic structure comprises 'spondylo-' (vertebra) and 'listhesis' (slipping). It is a complex medical term with potential pronunciation variations.