How Do You Spell SUPRACOMMISSURE?

Pronunciation: [sˈʌpɹɐkˌɒmɪʃə] (IPA)

Supracommissure is a term used in neuroanatomy to describe a structure above the commissure in the brain. Its spelling can seem quite daunting due to its length and challenging letter combinations. However, breaking it down phonetically using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), it becomes clearer. Supra is pronounced /ˈsuːprə/ and refers to above, while commissure is pronounced /ˈkɒmɪʃjʊə/ and refers to a bundle of nerve fibers connecting the two sides of the brain. Put together, the word is pronounced /ˌsuːprəˈkɒmɪʃjʊə/.

SUPRACOMMISSURE Meaning and Definition

1. Commissura habenularum, dorsal stalk of the corpus pineale.

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

Common Misspellings for SUPRACOMMISSURE

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Etymology of SUPRACOMMISSURE

The word "supracommissure" is formed by combining the prefix "supra-" and the noun "commissure".

1. "Supra-" is a Latin prefix meaning "above" or "over". It is commonly used to indicate something that is superior, higher, or beyond.

2. "Commissure" comes from the Latin word "commissura", which means "a joining together" or "a juncture". In anatomy, a commissure refers to a bundle of nerve fibers that connects two structures, usually in the central nervous system.

Therefore, when combined, "supracommissure" refers to a structure or bundle of nerve fibers located above or superior to a commissure.