How Do You Spell VERTEBROMAMMARY?

Pronunciation: [vˈɜːtɪbɹˌɒmɐməɹi] (IPA)

The word "vertebromammary" is spelled using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as /ˌvɝtiːbroʊˈmæməri/. The first part, "vertebro", comes from "vertebrae" and refers to the bones of the spine. The second part, "mammary", is derived from "mamma" or breast, and refers to the glands that produce milk. Putting these two terms together gives us "vertebromammary", which describes the anatomical location around the spine and breast area. Despite its complex spelling, this word is commonly used in medical terminology.

VERTEBROMAMMARY Meaning and Definition

  1. Relating to the vertebrae and the mammary region.

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

Common Misspellings for VERTEBROMAMMARY

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Etymology of VERTEBROMAMMARY

The word vertebromammary is a combination of three root words: vertebro, mamma, and ary.

1. Vertebro is derived from the Latin word vertebra, meaning joint or joint of the spine. In English, vertebra refers to one of the individual bones that make up the spinal column.

2. Mamma comes from the Latin word mamma, meaning breast or mammary gland. In English, mammary refers to anything related to the breasts or milk-producing glands.

3. The suffix -ary is of Latin origin and is commonly used to form adjectives meaning related to or pertaining to.

Therefore, the etymology of vertebromammary can be understood as related to the joint(s) of the spine and the breasts.

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