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Words with Root “pyelonephr-” in English (US)
Browse English (US) words sharing the root “pyelonephr-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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pyelonephr- Combination of Greek roots 'pyelos' (renal pelvis) and 'nephros' (kidney), core meaning relating to the kidney and renal pelvis.
cystopyelonephritis
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cyst·o·py·e·lo·ne·phr·a·ti·tis
/ˌsɪstoʊˌpaɪəloʊˌnɛfrəˈtaɪtɪs/
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Cystopyelonephritis is a complex noun of Greek origin, meaning kidney inflammation. It's divided into ten syllables: cyst-o-py-e-lo-ne-phr-a-ti-tis, with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('nephr-'). Its structure reflects the combination of multiple Greek roots and the common inflammatory suffix '-itis'.