How to Pronounce Beckwith Syndrome
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Beckwith Syndrome Pronunciation
BEK-with SIN-drohm
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
BEK
stress here
with SIN
drohm
3 syllables
What is Beckwith Syndrome?
A common shorthand for Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome, an overgrowth disorder caused by abnormal imprinting of genes on chromosome 11p15, featuring macrosomia (large body size), macroglossia (large tongue), omphalocele or umbilical hernia, neonatal hypoglycemia from hyperinsulinism, and hemihypertrophy. Affected children need regular abdominal ultrasounds to screen for Wilms tumor and hepatoblastoma in early childhood.
Questions About Beckwith Syndrome
How do you pronounce Beckwith Syndrome?
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Beckwith Syndrome is pronounced "BEK-with SIN-drohm." The first part rhymes with "neck," the second part sounds like "with" (as in "go with me"), and syndrome sounds like "SIN-drohm" with the stress on the first syllable.
Which syllable gets the stress when you say Beckwith Syndrome?
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The stress falls on the first syllable of each word: "BEK-with" and "SIN-drohm." A common mistake is putting the stress on the second syllable of Beckwith, saying "bek-WITH" instead of "BEK-with."
How do you break Beckwith Syndrome into syllables?
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Beckwith breaks into two syllables: BEK-with. Syndrome also has two syllables: SIN-drohm. Put together, the full term has four syllables: BEK-with SIN-drohm.
Why is it called Beckwith Syndrome when I've also heard Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome?
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The full name is Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome, named after the two doctors who first described it. Many people use the shorter "Beckwith Syndrome" as a quick way to say the same condition, though the complete name includes both doctors' names.
What does the word 'syndrome' mean in medical language?
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In medical language, "syndrome" (pronounced "SIN-drohm") means a group of signs or features that happen together and are linked to the same condition. It comes from Greek words meaning "running together."
What is a plain English way to describe what Beckwith Syndrome is?
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Beckwith Syndrome is a condition in which a person is born with larger-than-typical body size and certain other physical features. It's sometimes called an "overgrowth disorder" because overgrowth is one of its main characteristics.
Is there a shorter way to write or refer to Beckwith Syndrome?
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Yes, doctors often use the abbreviation "BWS" for Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome, which is pronounced letter-by-letter: "B-W-S." You may also see it written as "BW Syndrome" in medical documents.
How would you use Beckwith Syndrome correctly in a sentence?
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Here's an example: "The pediatrician explained that Beckwith Syndrome is identified by specific physical characteristics that are present from birth." This sentence uses the term to describe what the condition is, without giving medical advice.