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Words with Root “ectom” in English (US)
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ectom Greek origin (*ektome* meaning 'cut out'); indicates surgical removal.
parathyroidectomies
7 syllables19 letters
pa·ra·thy·roid·ec·to·mies
/ˌpærəˈθaɪrɔɪdˈɛktəˌmiːz/
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Parathyroidectomies is a seven-syllable noun (pa-ra-thy-roid-ec-to-mies) with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('ec'). It's derived from Greek and English morphemes, denoting surgical removal of the parathyroid glands. Syllable division follows standard English rules, maximizing onsets and respecting vowel teams.