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gyrectomy

gy·rec·to·my
G g

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [jahy-rek-tuh-mee]
    • /dʒaɪˈrɛk tə mi/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [jahy-rek-tuh-mee]
    • /dʒaɪˈrɛk tə mi/

Definition of gyrectomy word

  • noun plural gyrectomy excision of a cerebral gyrus. 1

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Origin of gyrectomy

First appearance:

before 1945
One of the 6% newest English words
First recorded in 1945-50; gyr(us) + -ectomy

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Parts of speech for Gyrectomy

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

gyrectomy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

gyrectomy usage trend in Literature

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