ventrohysteropexy
Syllables
ven-tro-hys-te-ro-pexy
Pronunciation
/ˌvɛn.trəʊ.hɪs.təˈrɒp.ɪksi/
Stress
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Morphemes
ventro- + hystero- + -pexy
Ventrohysteropexy is a complex noun of Greek and Latin origin, denoting a surgical procedure. It is divided into six syllables: ven-tro-hys-te-ro-pexy, with primary stress on the fifth and sixth syllables. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and morphemic boundaries.
Definitions
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Surgical fixation of the uterus and anterior vaginal wall to the abdominal wall.
“The patient underwent a ventrohysteropexy to correct the uterine prolapse.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ro') and the sixth syllable ('pexy').
Syllables
ven — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. tro — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. hys — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. te — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ro — Closed syllable, stressed.. pexy — Closed syllable, stressed.
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Consonant Cluster
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Morpheme Boundaries
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- The word's rarity and technical nature may lead to slight pronunciation variations among medical professionals.
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