The word "stearoconotum" may seem intimidating at first glance, but it can be broken down phonetically using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The word is pronounced /stɪərəʊkɒnətʌm/, with stress on the first syllable. The first section, "stearo," refers to a type of chemical compound, while "conotum" is derived from the Latin word for "spine." When combined, the word refers to a spiny structure made of this type of compound. With this breakdown and understanding of the IPA, the spelling of "stearoconotum" becomes more manageable.
A yellowish dry fat, containing sulphur and phosphorus, found in brain tissue.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.