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cholecystectomy
Definition:
(nou) surgical removal of the gall bladder (usually for relief of gallstone pain)
Examples:
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a routine operation nowadays.
I believe the cystic duct is removed in cholecystectomy.
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy has been used to treat the condition.
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Common mistakes of cholecystectomy pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many misplace stress in "cholecystectomy", pronouncing it as "cho-le-cys-TECT-o-my". The correct stress is on the fourth syllable: /ˌkoʊ.lə.sɪsˈtɛk.tə.mi/ (US), /ˌkəʊ.lə.sɪsˈtɛk.tə.mi/ (UK). Tip: Remember the primary stress on "tect".
- Vowel sounds: Some learners confuse the vowel sounds in "cholecystectomy", mispronouncing it as "chole-sis-tectomy". The correct pronunciation includes a schwa sound in the unstressed syllables: /ˌkoʊ.lə.sɪsˈtɛk.tə.mi/. Tip: Practice the schwa sound as it helps in fluid pronunciation.
- Syllable separation: A common mistake is to overly separate syllables, saying "cho-le-cys-tect-omy". The correct syllable grouping is more fluid: /ˌkoʊ.lə.sɪsˈtɛk.tə.mi/. Tip: Try saying the word slowly to connect the syllables naturally.
- Mispronouncing "cyst": Some pronounce "cyst" as "sist", leading to "chole-sist-ectomy". The correct sound is /sɪs/, so it should be "cyst" with a short "i". Tip: Focus on the "i" sound in "cyst" to avoid this error.
- Ignoring the "ch": A frequent error is pronouncing "cholecystectomy" starting with a hard "k" sound, as in "kolecystectomy". The initial "ch" should sound like /k/, making it "chole". Tip: Emphasize the "ch" sound to start correctly, as in "chocolate".