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- US Pronunciation
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- [noo-moh-en-sef-uh-luh-gram, nyoo-]
- /ˌnu moʊ ɛnˈsɛf ə ləˌgræm, ˌnyu-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [noo-moh-en-sef-uh-luh-gram, nyoo-]
- /ˌnu moʊ ɛnˈsɛf ə ləˌgræm, ˌnyu-/
Definitions of pneumoencephalogram word
- noun pneumoencephalogram an encephalogram made after the replacement of the cerebrospinal fluid by air or gas, rarely used since the development of the CAT scanner. 1
- noun pneumoencephalogram an X-ray photograph of the fluid-filled spaces of the brain made after some cerebrospinal fluid has been replaced with air, oxygen, or helium 0
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Origin of pneumoencephalogram
First appearance:
before 1930 One of the 10% newest English words
First recorded in 1930-35; pneumo- + encephalogram
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Parts of speech for Pneumoencephalogram
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pneumoencephalogram popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 61% 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.
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