How to Pronounce Meningioma
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Meningioma Pronunciation
meh-nin-jee-OH-mah
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
meh
nin
jee
OH
stress here
mah
5 syllables
What is Meningioma?
The most common primary brain tumor, arising from the meninges (the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord). Most are benign and slow-growing, but they can cause problems by pressing on the brain or nerves, and some are atypical or malignant.
Questions About Meningioma
How do you pronounce 'meningioma'?
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Say it like this: meh-nin-jee-OH-mah. Break it into four syllables, and put the stress on the third syllable—the 'OH' part should sound the loudest. The word rhymes with the end of 'coma,' so if you can say that word, you've got the tricky ending down.
What's the most common mistake people make when saying 'meningioma'?
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Many people accidentally stress the first or second syllable instead of the third, saying MEH-nin-jee-oh-mah or meh-NIN-jee-oh-mah. The correct way is meh-nin-jee-OH-mah, with the emphasis on 'OH.' Listen for that rise in your voice on the third syllable.
What do the word parts in 'meningioma' mean?
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'Meningi-' comes from 'meninges,' which is the Greek word for the membranes that wrap around your brain and spinal cord. The '-oma' ending is a Greek suffix that means 'tumor' or 'growth.' So the word literally means 'a tumor of the meninges.'
How many syllables does 'meningioma' have?
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It has four syllables: me-nin-gi-o-ma. When you say it out loud, you should hear four separate beats or parts to the word.
What other medical words share the '-oma' ending with 'meningioma'?
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Lots of tumor and growth words end in '-oma,' like 'melanoma' (a skin tumor), 'carcinoma' (a cancer), and 'glaucoma' (eye pressure). The '-oma' ending always signals that you're talking about some kind of growth or abnormal mass in the body.
Can you use 'meningioma' in a simple sentence?
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Sure! Here's an example: 'The doctor explained that a meningioma is a type of brain tumor that grows from the protective membranes surrounding the brain.' This sentence shows that the word refers to a specific kind of growth in the body.
Is there a shorter way to say 'meningioma'?
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In medical writing, it's sometimes shortened to just 'meningioma,' but you won't usually see a single-letter abbreviation like you would for some other terms. Doctors and scientists just say the full word: meh-nin-jee-OH-mah.
What does 'meningioma' mean in plain English?
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'Meningioma' simply means a tumor that grows from the meninges, which are the thin layers of tissue that cover and protect your brain and spinal cord. It's a medical term for a specific type of growth in that protective layer.