vitrectomía
/bitɾeɡtomia/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for vitrectomy is vitrectomía.
While vitrectomía is the standard term, one might colloquially refer to the procedure as quitarse el vítreo (removing the vitreous).
What does it mean word for word?
vitrectomía is a direct cognate of the English word 'vitrectomy', combining Greek roots for 'vitreous' and 'excision'.
How do you pronounce it?
/bitɾeɡtomia/
Did you know?
- While vitrectomía is a medical term, the Spanish word for 'glass' is vidrio, showing how the Latin root branched into different sounds over time.
- The word vítreo is used in Spanish both for the eye's fluid and to describe a 'glassy' or 'blank' stare in literature.
- The root -ectomía specifically means 'cutting out', distinguishing it from -tomía, which means simply 'cutting into'.
Examples in context
- La vitrectomía es un procedimiento complejo y delicado.The vitrectomy is a complex and delicate procedure.
- La vitrectomía es un procedimiento ocular común.A vitrectomy is a common ocular procedure.
- El médico recomendó una vitrectomía urgente.The doctor recommended an urgent vitrectomy.
- Necesito saber el costo de la vitrectomía.I need to know the cost of the vitrectomy.
Example conversation
Javier and María are discussing a medical appointment at home.
- Javier¿Te dijeron algo sobre la vitrectomía?Did they tell you anything about the vitrectomy?
- MaríaSí, la vitrectomía será mañana por la mañana.Yes, the vitrectomy will be tomorrow morning.
- JavierNo te preocupes, todo saldrá bien.Don't worry, everything will turn out fine.
- MaríaGracias, Javier, por acompañarme.Thank you, Javier, for accompanying me.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
