How to Pronounce Cystic Hygroma
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Cystic Hygroma Pronunciation
SIS-tik hy-GROH-mah
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
SIS
stress here
tik hy
GROH
stress here
mah
4 syllables
What is Cystic Hygroma?
A large, multiloculated cystic lymphatic malformation most commonly appearing in the neck or axilla of fetuses and newborns, caused by sequestration and dilation of lymphatic channels that fail to communicate with the main lymphatic system. When detected prenatally, it is strongly associated with chromosomal abnormalities (especially Turner syndrome and trisomies); postnatal treatment includes sclerotherapy or surgical excision.
Questions About Cystic Hygroma
How do you pronounce cystic hygroma?
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Cystic hygroma is pronounced SIS-tik hy-GROH-mah. Break it into four syllables: SIS-tik (the first part) and hy-GROH-mah (the second part). The first syllable "SIS" gets the strongest emphasis, so you stress it more than the others.
What is the most common mispronunciation of cystic hygroma?
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Many people stress the wrong syllable and say "sis-TIK" instead of "SIS-tik," or they mispronounce hygroma as "high-GROW-muh" instead of "hy-GROH-mah." Remember: the emphasis goes on the first syllable of each word, not the middle.
What does the word 'cystic' mean?
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The word "cystic" (SIS-tik) comes from the Greek word "kystis," which means "pouch" or "bladder." In medical language, "cystic" describes something that contains fluid-filled sacs or pockets.
What does 'hygroma' mean and where does it come from?
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Hygroma comes from two Greek words: "hygro-" meaning "fluid" or "moisture" and "-oma" meaning "swelling" or "tumor." So hygroma literally means a fluid-filled swelling, though it doesn't have to be a tumor in the cancer sense—it's just an abnormal collection of fluid.
What does cystic hygroma mean in simple terms?
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A cystic hygroma is a fluid-filled pocket or group of pockets that forms in the body, most often in the neck area. Think of it as an abnormal collection of fluid that shouldn't be there.
Are there related words that share the same roots as cystic hygroma?
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Yes! "Cystic fibrosis" also uses the word "cystic." "Hygroma" shares its root with other medical words like "hygrometer" (a tool that measures moisture). You'll also see "-oma" in words like "lymphoma" and "melanoma," all meaning different types of growths or swellings.
How would you use cystic hygroma in a sentence?
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Here's an example: "The radiologist identified a cystic hygroma on the ultrasound." The term is used when doctors or medical professionals are describing or discussing this particular type of fluid-filled malformation.
Break cystic hygroma into syllables for me.
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Cystic hygroma breaks down into four syllables: cys-tic (2 syllables) and hy-gro-ma (3 syllables), for a total of five syllables when you count them all: SYS-tik / hy-GROH-mah.