How to Pronounce Hypersegmented Neutrophil
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Hypersegmented Neutrophil Pronunciation
hy-per-SEG-men-ted NOO-troh-fil
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
hy
per
SEG
stress here
men
ted NOO
troh
fil
7 syllables
What is Hypersegmented Neutrophil?
A neutrophil with an abnormally high number of nuclear lobes (five or more), which is a hallmark of megaloblastic anemia from B12 or folate deficiency. Because DNA synthesis is impaired, neutrophil precursors undergo extra divisions of their nucleus without dividing the cell, producing these large multi-lobed cells.
Questions About Hypersegmented Neutrophil
How do you pronounce 'hypersegmented neutrophil'?
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Say it like this: hy-per-SEG-men-ted NOO-troh-fil. The stress falls on the third syllable of the first word (SEG) and the first syllable of the second word (NOO). Think of "hyper" (meaning "extra"), then "segmented" (meaning "divided into pieces"), then "neutrophil" (a type of white blood cell).
What does 'hypersegmented' mean?
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"Hypersegmented" means "having extra segments or divisions." The prefix "hyper-" means "too much" or "more than normal," and "segmented" refers to something divided into separate parts. In this case, it describes a cell nucleus that has split into more pieces than it normally should.
What does 'neutrophil' mean?
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A neutrophil is a type of white blood cell that fights infection in your body. The name comes from the fact that these cells were named for how they react to certain dyes in a lab—"neutral" looking under a microscope. You'll often hear it shortened to "neut" in medical settings.
Which syllable do you stress when saying this word?
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Stress the SEG in hypersegmented (the third syllable), and the NOO in neutrophil (the first syllable). A common mistake is stressing the wrong part of "hypersegmented"—people sometimes say hy-PER-seg-men-ted, but that's incorrect.
How do you break 'hypersegmented' into syllables?
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Break it like this: hy-per-SEG-men-ted. That's five syllables total, with the stress landing on the third one (SEG).
What does the prefix 'hyper-' mean?
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The prefix "hyper-" comes from Greek and means "over," "above," or "more than normal." You see it in other medical words like "hypertension" (high blood pressure) and "hyperactive" (overly active). In "hypersegmented," it tells you that something has too many segments.
What is the plain English meaning of 'hypersegmented neutrophil'?
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In simple terms, it's a white blood cell that has an unusually high number of lobes or segments in its nucleus—more than the typical 3 or 4. The cell looks different under a microscope because its nucleus is divided into extra pieces.
How would you use this term in a sentence?
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You might hear it used like this: "The lab report showed an increase in hypersegmented neutrophils on the patient's blood smear." This tells you that under the microscope, the technician saw white blood cells with more nuclear lobes than normal.