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cholecystitis
Definition:
(nou) inflammation of the gall bladder
Examples:
It increases in size in cholecystitis and cholangitis.
This can result in cholecystitis and cholangitis.
Acute presentations of the syndrome include pancreatitis or cholecystitis.
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Common mistakes of cholecystitis pronunciation
- Stress on the wrong syllable: Many say "cholecystitis" with stress on the second syllable, pronouncing it as /ˌkoʊ.ləˈsɪs.tɪ.tɪs/ (US) or /ˌkəʊ.ləˈsɪs.tɪ.tɪs/ (UK). Tip: Remember to stress the third syllable instead: /ˌkoʊ.lə.sɪˈstaɪ.tɪs/.
- Mispronouncing the "ch": Some pronounce the "ch" in "cholecystitis" as /ʧ/, similar to "chair." This is incorrect. Tip: It should be pronounced as /k/, like in "cat," leading to /ˈkoʊ.le.sɪsˈtaɪ.tɪs/.
- Omitting the second "c": A common mistake is to drop the second "c," leading to "holecystitis." This alters the pronunciation and meaning. Tip: Ensure both "c" sounds are pronounced clearly: /ˈkoʊ.lə.sɪsˈtaɪ.tɪs/.
- Confusing "s" and "z": Some may pronounce the "s" in "cholecystitis" as /z/, resulting in "cholezystitis." This is incorrect. Tip: Pronounce it as /s/, keeping the sound consistent throughout: /ˈkoʊ.lə.sɪsˈtaɪ.tɪs/.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Mispronouncing the vowels can lead to confusion, such as saying "cholecystitis" with an "a" sound instead of "o." Tip: Pay attention to the vowel sounds, especially in the first syllable: /ˈkoʊ.lə.sɪsˈtaɪ.tɪs/.