ganglionectomies
Syllables
gan-gli-o-nec-to-mies
Pronunciation
/ˌɡæŋ.li.oʊ.nekˈtɒm.iːz/
Stress
100101
Morphemes
ganglion + ectomies
The word 'ganglionectomies' is a complex noun with six syllables, divided as gan-gli-o-nec-to-mies. It's derived from Latin and Greek roots, meaning surgical removal of ganglia. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable.
Definitions
- 1
Surgical removal of one or more ganglia.
“The patient underwent a series of ganglionectomies to alleviate the pain.”
“Multiple ganglionectomies were performed on the wrist.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the fourth syllable ('nec') and secondary stress on the first syllable ('gan').
Syllables
gan — Open syllable, stressed.. gli — Closed syllable.. o — Open syllable.. nec — Closed syllable, stressed.. to — Open syllable.. mies — Closed syllable.
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