How Do You Spell EMPYEMIC?

Pronunciation: [ɛmpɪˈɛmɪk] (IPA)

The word "empyemic" is spelled as "em-py-ee-mik" in IPA phonetic transcription. It is an adjective that describes something related to or caused by empyema, a collection of pus in the body cavity. The word is derived from the Greek words "empyein" meaning "to have pus," and "haima" meaning "blood." The spelling of "empyemic" emphasizes the double "e" sound between the "p" and "m" in the word, which reflects the Greek etymology of the word.

EMPYEMIC Meaning and Definition

1. Relating to empyema.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for EMPYEMIC

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Etymology of EMPYEMIC

The word "empyemic" is derived from the noun "empyema".

The etymology of "empyema" can be traced back to the Ancient Greek word "empúēma" (ἐμπύημα). "Empúēma" consists of two important elements: "en", meaning "in", and "pýon" (πύον), meaning "pus". These elements combine to form "empúēma", which means "collection of pus".

Based on the noun "empyema", the adjective "empyemic" is formed by adding the suffix "-ic", which is commonly used to form adjectives indicating a specific quality or condition related to a noun.