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ascites
Definition:
(nou) accumulation of serous fluid in peritoneal cavity
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Diuretics may be necessary to suppress ascites.
It is also being studied for the treatment of ascites.
It is sometimes used in patients with refractory ascites.
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Common mistakes of ascites pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Many people mispronounce "ascites" by using the wrong vowel sound in the first syllable. They may say /æ/ instead of /ə/. Tip: Focus on using the schwa sound /ə/ as in "sofa."
- Stress placement error: Some learners place stress on the second syllable instead of the first. They might say /əˈsaɪ.tiz/ instead of /ˈæs.aɪ.tiz/. Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, "as."
- Missing consonant sound: A common mistake is omitting the "s" sound in "ascites," leading to a pronunciation like /əˈkaɪ.tiz/. Tip: Ensure to clearly pronounce the "s" sound after the "a" to avoid confusion.
- Vowel length confusion: Some may confuse the length of the vowel sounds in "ascites," pronouncing it as /æˈsaɪ.tiːz/. Tip: Keep the vowels short and crisp; the correct pronunciation is /ˈæs.aɪ.tiz/.
- Incorrect final syllable pronunciation: Learners often mispronounce the final "t" sound, saying /əsˈsaɪ.tɪs/ instead of /ˈæs.aɪ.tiz/. Tip: Make sure to pronounce the "t" clearly and transition smoothly to the "iz" sound.