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