How to Pronounce Jeune Syndrome
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Jeune Syndrome Pronunciation
ZHERN SIN-drohm
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
ZHERN SIN
stress here
drohm
2 syllables
What is Jeune Syndrome?
A rare autosomal recessive skeletal dysplasia (also called asphyxiating thoracic dystrophy) characterized by a very narrow, rigid chest that restricts lung growth, causing respiratory failure that is often lethal in infancy. Survivors may develop kidney, liver, and retinal complications; surgical chest-wall expansion procedures can improve respiratory function.
Questions About Jeune Syndrome
How do you pronounce Jeune Syndrome?
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Jeune Syndrome is pronounced "ZHERN SIN-drohm." The first part rhymes with the French name "Jean," and the second part is said like "syndrome" in English. The stress falls on the first syllable: ZHERN.
Why does Jeune sound like it starts with a 'Z' sound instead of a 'J'?
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Jeune is a French word, and in French, the letter combination "je" makes a soft "zh" sound, not a hard "j" sound like in English. That's why we pronounce it "ZHERN" rather than "JEAN."
What does the word Jeune mean?
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Jeune is French for "young." The syndrome is named after Frenchman Mathieu Jeune, who first described this condition, not because it only affects young people. Medical conditions are often named after the doctors who identified them.
How do you break Jeune Syndrome into syllables?
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Jeune Syndrome breaks into syllables like this: ZHERN SIN-drohm. The first word is one syllable, and the second word is two syllables with the stress on the first one.
What's another name for Jeune Syndrome?
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Jeune Syndrome is also called asphyxiating thoracic dystrophy, or ATD for short. Both names refer to the same condition, but doctors may use either term in medical writing and conversations.
What does 'syndrome' mean in Jeune Syndrome?
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A syndrome is a group of signs or features that happen together and are recognized as part of a particular condition. So Jeune Syndrome is the collection of characteristics that doctors noticed when this condition was first identified.
What's a common mistake people make when saying Jeune?
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Many English speakers pronounce it like the English word "June" (JOON), but that's incorrect. Remember the French origin: it should sound like "ZHERN," with that soft "zh" sound at the beginning, not a hard "j."
Can you use Jeune Syndrome in a sentence?
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Here's an example: "The doctor explained that Jeune Syndrome is named after the French physician who first described this rare skeletal condition." This sentence shows how the term is used when discussing medical history or conditions.