The word "perixenitis" is not a common word, but it is usually spelled as "perichondritis," which is a medical term that refers to inflammation of the cartilage in the body. The word is spelled phonetically as /pɛrɪkɒndraɪtɪs/. The "per" prefix is pronounced as /pɛr/, the "i" is pronounced as /ɪ/, and the "chon" portion is pronounced as /kɒnd/. The ending "itis" is pronounced as /aɪtɪs/. Knowing how to pronounce medical terms is important for healthcare professionals in order to communicate effectively with colleagues and patients.
Inflammation of the parts about a foreign body.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.