How Do You Spell STREPHOTOME?

Pronunciation: [stɹˈɛfə͡ʊtˌə͡ʊm] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "strephotome" can be understood using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA): [stɹɛfətoum]. The initial "st" consonant cluster is followed by "r" and "e" vowels, creating the long "e" sound. The "ph" digraph represents the "f" sound, and the "o" and "m" vowels create the "oum" sound at the end of the word. The spelling of "strephotome" accurately reflects its pronunciation and can be used to convey its meaning effectively.

STREPHOTOME Meaning and Definition

1. A corkscrew-shaped instrument, with flat ribbon-like spirals, formerly used in the radical cure of inguinal hernia; the instrument was introduced, encircling the canal, the walls of which were thus brought together, and was left in situ until obliterating adhesions had formed.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

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