How to Pronounce Laminectomy

To pronounce "laminectomy", say LAM-in-ect-omy — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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LAM-in-ect-omy

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"laminectomy" has 4 syllables: lam-in-ect-omy.

What does laminectomy mean?

noun

  1. The surgical procedure to remove the bony arch or lamina from one or more vertebrae.

Synonyms

rachiotomy

Related words

decompressivelaminotomylaminoforaminotomylaminoplastyhemilaminectomyhemilaminotomylumbotomyvertebraectomy

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How many syllables are in "laminectomy"?▾

"Laminectomy" has 4 syllables: lam · in · ect · omy.

What does "laminectomy" mean?▾

Laminectomy: The surgical procedure to remove the bony arch or lamina from one or more vertebrae.

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