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nephrology
Definition:
(nou) the branch of medicine concerned with the kidney - its development and anatomy and physiology and disorders
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Fellowship programs include cardiology, nephrology, and geriatrics.
It is an academic journal for nephrology.
For this, he is considered the father of nephrology .
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Common mistakes of nephrology pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ne-ˈphrol-o-gy". This can confuse listeners. Tip: Remember to stress the third syllable: "nə-ˈfrɒl-ə-gi" (UK) or "nɛ-ˈfrɑː-lə-gi" (US).
- Overemphasizing vowels: A common mistake is overpronouncing the "e" in "nephrology", leading to "nee-phrology". This alters the intended pronunciation. Tip: Focus on a quick, soft "e" sound: "nə".
- Ignoring the "ph" sound: Some may pronounce "ph" as "f", resulting in "nefrology". This is incorrect. Tip: Remember that "ph" in "nephrology" is pronounced as "f": "nə-ˈfrɒl-ə-gi" (UK) or "nɛ-ˈfrɑː-lə-gi" (US).
- Skipping the final syllable: Learners may truncate "nephrology" to "nephrol". This omission can lead to misunderstanding. Tip: Always pronounce the full word, including the last syllable: "nə-ˈfrɒl-ə-gi" (UK) or "nɛ-ˈfrɑː-lə-gi" (US).
- Mispronouncing "o" as "aw": Some might say "nephralogy" with an "aw" sound, which is incorrect. Tip: Use the short "o" sound in the second syllable: "nə-ˈfrɒl-ə-gi" (UK) or "nɛ-ˈfrɑː-lə-gi" (US).