How to Pronounce Hematoma
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Hematoma Pronunciation
hee-mah-TOH-mah
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
hee
mah
TOH
stress here
mah
4 syllables
What is Hematoma?
A collection of blood outside of blood vessels, forming a solid clot or pooled blood in soft tissues, organs, or between tissue layers. It can result from trauma, surgery, or bleeding disorders and may range from minor to life-threatening depending on its location and size.
Questions About Hematoma
How do you pronounce hematoma?
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Hematoma is pronounced hee-mah-TOH-mah. Say it like you're saying "he" then "mah" then "TOH" then "mah" again. The stress lands on the third syllable, so TOH is the loudest part.
What syllable do you stress when saying hematoma?
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The third syllable gets the stress: he-mah-TOH-mah. A common mistake is stressing the first or second syllable instead, but the TOH part is where your voice should be louder and longer.
How many syllables does hematoma have?
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Hematoma has four syllables: he-mah-TOH-mah. Breaking it into chunks like this makes it easier to pronounce correctly without rushing through it.
What does the word part 'hemat-' mean in hematoma?
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The 'hemat-' part comes from Greek and means blood. So when you see 'hemat-' at the start of a medical word, you know it has something to do with blood.
What does '-oma' mean at the end of hematoma?
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The '-oma' suffix comes from Greek and means a collection or mass of something. In hematoma, the '-oma' tells you it's a collection—specifically, a collection of blood.
What is hematoma in simple, everyday words?
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A hematoma is basically pooled or clotted blood that has gathered outside where it should be. Think of it as blood that leaked out of a vessel and collected in one spot instead of flowing normally.
What are some related medical words that use 'hemat-'?
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Words like hematology (the study of blood), hemoglobin (a protein in blood), and hematocrit (a blood measurement) all use the 'hemat-' root. Learning this root helps you understand many blood-related medical terms.
Can you use hematoma in a simple sentence?
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Sure! "The doctor used the word hematoma to describe the blood collection that showed up on the imaging." This sentence uses the medical term correctly without giving any advice about what to do about it.