How to Pronounce Cutaneous Metastasis
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Cutaneous Metastasis Pronunciation
kyoo-TAY-nee-us meh-TAS-tah-sis
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
kyoo
TAY
stress here
nee
us meh
TAS
stress here
tah
sis
7 syllables
What is Cutaneous Metastasis?
The spread of cancer from a primary internal tumor to the skin, producing firm, painless nodules that may be flesh-colored, red, or purple. Breast cancer is the most common source in women; lung cancer in men. The appearance of skin metastases usually indicates advanced disease.
Questions About Cutaneous Metastasis
How do you pronounce 'cutaneous metastasis'?
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Say it like this: kyoo-TAY-nee-us meh-TAS-tah-sis. The stress falls on the second syllable of the first word (TAY) and the second syllable of the second word (TAS). If you break it into chunks, it's easier: say "kyoo-TAY-nee-us" first, then "meh-TAS-tah-sis."
What does 'cutaneous' mean by itself?
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Cutaneous (kyoo-TAY-nee-us) means anything related to or affecting the skin. The word comes from the Latin word 'cutis,' which simply means 'skin.' You'll see 'cutaneous' used in lots of medical terms whenever doctors are talking about something involving skin.
What does 'metastasis' mean in plain English?
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Metastasis (meh-TAS-tah-sis) means the spread of disease from one part of the body to another, usually referring to cancer spreading. The word comes from Greek and literally means 'change of position' or 'removal.' When cancer cells travel to a new location, that's metastasis.
How many syllables does 'cutaneous metastasis' have?
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Cutaneous has 4 syllables: cu-TAY-nee-us. Metastasis has 4 syllables: me-TAS-tah-sis. Together, the phrase has 8 syllables total.
What's a common mistake when pronouncing this term?
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A common mistake is stressing the wrong syllable—people often say cuh-tay-NAY-us instead of kyoo-TAY-nee-us, or meh-tuh-STAY-sis instead of meh-TAS-tah-sis. Remember: the stress goes on TAY in cutaneous and TAS in metastasis.
What other medical words share the root 'cutaneous'?
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You'll hear 'cutaneous' in terms like 'subcutaneous' (under the skin) and 'percutaneous' (through the skin). Once you know 'cutaneous' means skin, these related words become much easier to understand.
Can you use 'cutaneous metastasis' in a simple sentence?
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Sure! Here's an example: "The doctor described the nodules on the patient's arm as cutaneous metastasis." This sentence simply names and describes what the medical professional is observing on the skin.
Is there a short way to say this term?
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Yes, doctors sometimes just say 'skin metastasis' or 'cutaneous mets' in casual conversation, but the full medical term is 'cutaneous metastasis.' In writing, you might see it abbreviated as 'CM,' though this is less common.