The word "ponopalmosis" may seem difficult to spell, but its pronunciation is relatively straightforward when using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The word is pronounced /pɒnəʊpælˈməʊsɪs/ and refers to the shrinking or atrophy of the hands and feet. The first syllable is pronounced with an "oh" sound, followed by a short "o" in the second syllable. The stress is on the third syllable, which has an "a" sound. The final syllable is pronounced with a short "i" sound and an "s" at the end. Hence, knowing IPA makes spelling a whole lot easier.
A condition of irritable heart in which palpitation is excited by slight exertion.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.