plasmaphoresisis
Syllables
plas-ma-pho-re-sis-is
Pronunciation
/ˈplæzməˌfɒrɪsɪsɪs/
Stress
100010
Morphemes
plasma- + pheresis + isis
Plasmaphoresisis is a six-syllable noun of Greek origin, primarily stressed on the fifth syllable. Syllabification follows the onset-rime structure, with no major exceptions. It denotes a medical procedure involving plasma separation and return.
Definitions
- 1
A medical procedure in which plasma is separated from blood and then returned to the circulatory system.
“The patient underwent plasmaphoresisis to remove harmful antibodies.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('sis'). Secondary stress may be present on the first syllable ('plas').
Syllables
plas — Open syllable, onset 'pl', rime 'as'. ma — Open syllable, onset 'm', rime 'a'. pho — Open syllable, onset 'ph', rime 'o' with diphthong. re — Open syllable, onset 'r', rime 'i'. sis — Open syllable, onset 's', rime 'is', primary stress. is — Open syllable, onset 'i', rime 's
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Structure
Each syllable is divided into an onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and a rime (vowel sound(s) and any following consonants).
- The double 's' at the end is a common feature in Greek-derived medical terms.
- Potential for vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
- Regional variations in vowel quality (e.g., American vs. British English).
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