Splenepatitis is a medical term used to refer to the inflammation of the spleen. The word is composed of two parts - "splene", which refers to the spleen, and "pneumonitis", which refers to inflammation. The correct spelling of this word is "splenepatitis" and it is pronounced as /splɪˌniːpəˈtaɪtɪs/. The IPA phonetic transcription helps to break down the word into its individual sounds and provides a guide on how to correctly pronounce it. Knowing how to spell and pronounce medical terms is important for healthcare professionals to communicate effectively with patients and colleagues.
Inflammation of both spleen and liver.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.