The spelling of "plethora apocoptica" may seem daunting at first glance, but it can be broken down into its phonetic components using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). "Plethora" is pronounced as /ˈplɛθərə/, with the "th" sound represented by the theta symbol (θ). "Apocoptica" is pronounced as /æpəʊˈkɒptɪkə/, with the "c" sound represented by the symbol for the voiceless velar plosive (k). Understanding the phonetic transcription can assist with proper spelling and pronunciation of this complex term.
A temporary increase in the volume of blood in the rest of the body, the result of forcing the blood from a limb which is to be amputated.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.