pericardiocentesis
Syllables
pe-ri-car-di-o-cen-te-sis
Pronunciation
/ˌpɛrɪˌkɑːrdioʊˌsɛntəˈsiːs/
Stress
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Morphemes
peri- + cardio- + -centesis
Pericardiocentesis is an eight-syllable noun of Greek origin, with primary stress on the final syllable ('sis'). Syllabification follows standard US English rules, dividing the word based on vowel-consonant patterns and consonant clusters. The word's morphemic structure reveals its meaning as a surgical procedure involving the heart.
Definitions
- 1
The surgical puncture of the pericardium with a needle to remove fluid.
“The patient underwent a pericardiocentesis to relieve the pressure on her heart.”
“Pericardiocentesis is often performed under echocardiographic guidance.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('sis'). Secondary stress is present on 'car' and 'o'.
Syllables
pe — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ri — Closed syllable, following 'pe'. car — Closed syllable.. di — Closed syllable, following 'car'. o — Open syllable.. cen — Closed syllable.. te — Open syllable.. sis — Closed syllable, primary stress.
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