Githagism is a rare word that is not commonly used in everyday conversation. The word is spelled with a "g" at the beginning followed by "ithagism". The first syllable is pronounced with a voiced velar fricative represented in IPA as [ɡ], and the second syllable is pronounced with a voiceless dental fricative represented as [θ]. The stress in the word is on the second syllable. It is important to practice correct spelling and pronunciation of uncommon words to improve overall communication skills.
A disease similar to lathyrism, believed to be due to poisoning by seeds of the corn-cockle, Lychnis githago.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.