How to Pronounce Parotid Duct Stricture
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Parotid Duct Stricture Pronunciation
pah-ROT-id DUKT STRIK-cher
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
pah
ROT
stress here
id DUKT STRIK
cher
4 syllables
What is Parotid Duct Stricture?
Narrowing of the Stensen's duct (the main duct of the parotid gland that opens into the mouth opposite the upper second molar) due to scarring from chronic infection, a stone, or trauma. It causes recurrent painful swelling of the parotid gland at mealtimes.
Questions About Parotid Duct Stricture
How do you pronounce 'parotid duct stricture'?
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Say it like this: pah-ROT-id DUKT STRIK-cher. The stress falls on the second syllable of 'parotid' (ROT), and on 'duct' and 'stricture' you say them as single, clear words. Think of it as three separate medical words said together in a phrase.
What does 'parotid' mean?
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Parotid comes from Greek words meaning 'beside the ear'—'para' (beside) and 'ot' (ear). The parotid gland is one of your salivary glands located right in front of and below your ear. It's the largest of your salivary glands.
What does 'duct' mean in this term?
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A duct is a small tube that carries fluid from one place to another. In 'parotid duct stricture,' the duct is the narrow channel that carries saliva from the parotid gland into your mouth.
What does 'stricture' mean?
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Stricture means an abnormal narrowing of a tube or passage in the body. It comes from the Latin word 'stringere,' which means 'to tighten.' When you have a stricture, the passage becomes tighter and narrower than normal.
How do you break 'parotid duct stricture' into syllables?
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Break it like this: pa-ROT-id (3 syllables) / duct (1 syllable) / STRIK-cher (2 syllables). The main stress points are on ROT in parotid and on STRIK in stricture.
What's a common mistake in pronouncing this term?
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Many people stress the first syllable and say 'PAR-o-tid' instead of 'pa-ROT-id.' Remember: the stress belongs on the middle syllable—ROT—not on the beginning.
What is this condition called in plain English?
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This condition is a narrowing of the main salivary duct that drains from the parotid gland into your mouth. In everyday language, you could call it a 'narrowed parotid duct,' and it involves the gland that makes saliva near your ear.
What other medical words share the root 'parotid'?
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You might hear 'parotitis,' which means inflammation of the parotid gland, or 'parotidectomy,' which is surgical removal of the parotid gland. Both use the same root word for the gland near your ear.
How would you use this term correctly in a sentence?
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Here's an example: 'The patient was referred to a specialist because of a suspected parotid duct stricture.' This sentence uses the term to name the specific condition being discussed.