How to Pronounce Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type 2
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type 2 Pronunciation
aw-toh-ih-MYOON pol-ee-GLAN-dyoo-lar SIN-drohm type too
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
aw
toh
ih
MYOON pol
ee
GLAN
stress here
dyoo
lar SIN
drohm type too
9 syllables
What is Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type 2?
Also called APS-2 or Schmidt syndrome, this is the most common of the polyglandular autoimmune syndromes, combining autoimmune adrenal insufficiency (Addison's disease) with autoimmune thyroid disease and/or type 1 diabetes; it primarily affects adult women.
Questions About Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type 2
How do you pronounce Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type 2?
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Say it like this: aw-toh-ih-MYOON pol-ee-GLAN-dyoo-lar SIN-drohm type too. The stress falls on the "MYOON" part of "autoimmune" and the "GLAN" part of "polyglandular." It's a long word, so take it one piece at a time and you'll get it!
Which syllable gets the emphasis when you say this term?
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There are actually two stressed syllables in this phrase: the "MYOON" in autoimmune and the "GLAN" in polyglandular. A common mistake is stressing the wrong part, like saying "aw-toh-IM-yoon" instead—but the stress belongs in the middle of "autoimmune," not at the beginning.
Can you break this term into smaller syllables?
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Sure! "Autoimmune" breaks into: aw-toh-ih-MYOON. "Polyglandular" breaks into: pol-ee-GLAN-dyoo-lar. "Syndrome" is: SIN-drohm. When you say each part slowly, the whole term becomes much easier to handle.
What do the word parts 'auto' and 'immune' mean?
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"Auto" comes from Greek and means "self." "Immune" relates to the body's defense system. So "autoimmune" literally means the immune system is attacking the body's own cells—that's why "auto" (self) and "immune" (defense) go together in this word.
What does 'polyglandular' mean in plain English?
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"Poly" means "many" and "glandular" refers to glands (small organs that make and release chemicals in the body). So "polyglandular" simply means "affecting many glands" at the same time.
What is the short form or abbreviation for this condition?
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It's often called APS-2 or Schmidt syndrome. You say "APS-2" as "A-P-S two" or "A-P-S type two." Schmidt syndrome is named after a doctor, so it's another way people refer to the same condition without using the long official name.
What are some related medical words that use the same root 'auto'?
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You might hear "autoimmune thyroid disease" or "autoimmune hepatitis"—these all use "auto" to show that the immune system is attacking the body's own tissues. The root "auto" helps doctors quickly explain that self-attack is happening in different parts of the body.
How would you use this term correctly in a sentence?
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You might say: "My doctor explained that I've been diagnosed with Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type 2, which is also known as APS-2." Or: "Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type 2 is a condition where multiple glands are affected by the immune system."