How to Pronounce Hypothyroidism Post Thyroidectomy
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Hypothyroidism Post Thyroidectomy Pronunciation
hy-poh-THY-royd-iz-em POHST thy-royd-EK-toh-mee
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
hy
poh
THY
stress here
royd
iz
em POHST thy
royd
EK
stress here
toh
mee
10 syllables
What is Hypothyroidism Post Thyroidectomy?
Deficiency of thyroid hormone following surgical removal of all or part of the thyroid gland (thyroidectomy), requiring lifelong thyroid hormone replacement therapy. In total thyroidectomy, it occurs in 100% of patients; in partial resections it develops in a significant proportion over time.
Questions About Hypothyroidism Post Thyroidectomy
How do you pronounce 'hypothyroidism post thyroidectomy'?
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Say it like this: hy-poh-THY-royd-iz-em POHST thy-royd-EK-toh-mee. The stress falls on the third syllable of the first word (THY) and the first syllable of the second word (POHST). It's a longer term, so take it one part at a time and you'll get it.
What does 'hypothyroidism' mean in plain English?
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Hypothyroidism means your thyroid gland is not making enough of a hormone your body needs. The prefix 'hypo-' means 'too low' or 'not enough,' and 'thyroidism' refers to thyroid hormone levels.
What does 'post thyroidectomy' mean?
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'Post' means 'after,' and 'thyroidectomy' is the surgical removal of the thyroid gland. So 'post thyroidectomy' simply means 'after thyroid surgery.'
How do you break this term into syllables?
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Here's how: hy-poh-THY-royd-iz-em (that's the first word in six syllables) and POHST thy-royd-EK-toh-mee (that's the second part in five syllables). Saying each syllable slowly helps you get comfortable with the full phrase.
What's the most common mispronunciation of this term?
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Many people put the stress on the wrong syllable and say hy-POTH-yroid-ism instead of hy-poh-THY-royd-iz-em. Remember: the stress jumps to the third syllable, not the second one.
Where do the word parts come from?
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'Hypo-' comes from Greek meaning 'under' or 'below,' 'thyroid' comes from Greek words meaning 'shield-shaped,' and '-ectomy' comes from Greek meaning 'surgical removal.' So the whole term describes a hormone deficiency that happens after removing the shield-shaped gland.
What are some related medical words that use these same roots?
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You might hear 'hyperthyroidism' (too much thyroid hormone—the opposite condition), 'thyroiditis' (inflammation of the thyroid), or 'thyroidectomy' (the surgery alone). All of these share the word 'thyroid' in them.
Can you use this term in a simple sentence?
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Here's an example: 'The patient was diagnosed with hypothyroidism post thyroidectomy after her surgery.' This sentence shows how medical professionals might use the term when discussing someone's condition after thyroid surgery.