How to Pronounce Keloid of the Ear
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Keloid of the Ear Pronunciation
KEE-loyd uv thuh EER
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
KEE
stress here
loyd uv thuh EER
2 syllables
What is Keloid of the Ear?
An overgrowth of scar tissue extending beyond the original wound boundaries, commonly developing on the earlobe after ear piercing, particularly in individuals with darker skin. Keloids are firm, rubbery, and may continue to grow; they are prone to recurrence after surgical removal.
Questions About Keloid of the Ear
How do you pronounce 'keloid of the ear'?
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Say it like this: KEE-loyd uv thuh EER. The first part rhymes with 'see,' and 'loyd' sounds like 'loid' in 'Lloyd.' The stress (loudest part) falls on that first syllable: KEE-loyd.
What is the stressed syllable in 'keloid'?
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The first syllable gets the stress: KEE-loyd. A common mistake is putting the stress on the second syllable (kuh-LOYD), but that's incorrect. Always say it with emphasis on the KEE part.
How do you break 'keloid' into syllables?
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Keloid has two syllables: KEE-loyd. When you say it slowly, you pause between the 'KEE' sound and the 'loyd' sound.
What does 'keloid' mean in plain English?
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A keloid is a thick, raised bump of scar tissue. Think of it as an overgrown scar—it grows beyond where the original injury was and keeps getting bigger. It's firm and rubbery to the touch.
Where does the word 'keloid' come from?
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Keloid comes from a Greek word meaning 'claw-like.' The name describes how keloids look—they can have irregular, claw-shaped edges that stick out from the skin.
What are some related words that share the 'kelo-' root?
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Other medical words with the same 'kelo-' root include 'keloidosis' (the tendency to develop multiple keloids) and 'keloidogenic' (meaning something that causes keloids to form). These all come from that Greek word for 'claw.'
Can you use 'keloid of the ear' in a sentence?
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Sure! Here's an example: 'She developed a keloid of the ear after getting her earlobes pierced.' This sentence simply describes where the keloid formed, without any medical advice.
Is there a shorter way to say 'keloid of the ear'?
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Yes, you can just say 'ear keloid' or simply 'keloid' if the context makes it clear you're talking about the ear. Both are correct and commonly used.