The word "typhophor" is spelled with "t-y-p-h-o-p-h-o-r." The first syllable "typh" is pronounced as /taɪf/ with an elongated "i" sound and a "f" sound. The second syllable "o" is pronounced as /ˈɑː/ with an "ah" sound. The last syllable "phor" is pronounced as /fɔːr/ with a "foh" sound and an elongated "r". This word refers to an organism that carries or transmits typhoid fever. The proper spelling and pronunciation of medical terminology is crucial for effective communication in the healthcare field.
A typhoid bacilli-carrier.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.