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Words with Root “sigmoido-” in English (GB)
Browse English (GB) words sharing the root “sigmoido-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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sigmoido- Greek origin, relating to the sigmoid colon.
ureterosigmoidostomy
8 syllables20 letters
ure·te·ro·si·gmoi·do·sto·my
/ˌjuːrətoʊˌsɪɡmɔɪdəˈstɒmi/
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The word 'ureterosigmoidostomy' is a complex medical term with eight syllables, divided according to the onset-rime principle. Primary stress falls on the seventh syllable ('sto'). The word's morphology is derived from Greek roots, indicating a surgical procedure involving the ureter and sigmoid colon.