How to Pronounce DiGeorge Syndrome
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
DiGeorge Syndrome Pronunciation
dee-JORJ SIN-drohm
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
dee
JORJ SIN
stress here
drohm
3 syllables
What is DiGeorge Syndrome?
A congenital condition caused by the deletion of a small piece of chromosome 22, leading to heart defects, immune system problems, low calcium levels, and learning difficulties. It is also known as 22q11.2 deletion syndrome and is one of the most common genetic syndromes.
Questions About DiGeorge Syndrome
How do you pronounce DiGeorge Syndrome?
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DiGeorge Syndrome is pronounced dee-JORJ SIN-drohm. The stress falls on the second part: JORJ rhymes with "George" (the name), and SIN-drohm sounds like "SIN" (as in wrongdoing) plus "drohm" (like the end of "syndrome").
Which syllable gets the emphasis when you say DiGeorge Syndrome?
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The emphasis goes on JORJ—the second syllable of "DiGeorge." A common mistake is stressing the first syllable and saying DI-george, but the correct way is to say dee-JORJ, with the louder stress on JORJ.
How do you break DiGeorge Syndrome into syllables?
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DiGeorge Syndrome breaks into four syllables: dee-JORJ SIN-drohm. "DiGeorge" is two syllables (dee-JORJ) and "Syndrome" is two syllables (SIN-drohm).
What does 'syndrome' mean in the name DiGeorge Syndrome?
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The word "syndrome" comes from Greek and means a group of symptoms or signs that happen together. In medical terms, it's used to describe a recognizable pattern of related features or conditions that occur as a unit.
Why is this condition called DiGeorge Syndrome?
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DiGeorge Syndrome is named after Dr. Angelo DiGeorge, an American doctor who first described this condition in 1968. The name honors the person who identified and studied it, which is a common practice in medicine.
What is the other name for DiGeorge Syndrome, and how do you say it?
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DiGeorge Syndrome is also called 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, pronounced twenty-two queue eleven point two deletion syndrome. This name describes the specific genetic change found in people with this condition (a deletion on chromosome 22 at location q11.2).
Is DiGeorge Syndrome abbreviated, and if so, how?
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Yes, DiGeorge Syndrome is often shortened to DGS. Doctors and medical professionals may also use 22q11.2 (pronounced twenty-two queue eleven point two) as a shorter way to refer to this condition.
What is a simple way to explain what DiGeorge Syndrome is?
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DiGeorge Syndrome is a genetic condition present from birth that affects how certain parts of the body develop. It's one of the most common genetic syndromes, meaning many people have it, and doctors are familiar with identifying it.