How Do You Spell RACHITOME?

Pronunciation: [ɹˈat͡ʃɪtˌə͡ʊm] (IPA)

The word "Rachitome" is spelled with a silent "h" and pronounced as /rəˈkɪtəʊm/. The IPA phonetic transcription of this word breaks it down into syllables: "ra" with a schwa sound, "chi" as in "chit," "to" with a short "i" sound, and "me" with a long "e" sound. This word is derived from the Greek words "rachis" (meaning spine) and "tomos" (meaning cut). It refers to a surgical instrument used for cutting the spine in surgical procedures.

Common Misspellings for RACHITOME

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Etymology of RACHITOME

The word "Rachitome" is composed of two parts: "rachi" and "tome".

The term "rachi" derives from the Greek word "rhachis" meaning "spine" or "backbone". It is also related to the Greek word "rhakhos", meaning "thorn". The Latin equivalent of "rhachis" is "rachis", which the English term "rachitome" is based on.

The second part, "tome", comes from the Greek word "tomḗ", which means "a cutting" or "a section".

Therefore, "Rachitome" combines the Greek roots for "spine or backbone" with "a cutting or section", referring to a surgical instrument used to make incisions in the spine or perform spinal operations.

Plural form of RACHITOME is RACHITOMES