Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

hydrodistension

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: hy-drodis-ten-sion
IPA

23

Scrabble Score

15

Letters

4

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Alternative form of hydrodistention.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Many techniques have also been described including the use of a vaginal speculum with forceps advancement in the presence of severe anasarca, the use of Peel-away® sheath placed over a resectoscope or cystoscope allowing for catheter access through the sheath once the scope is removed from the urethral lumen, and hydrodistension of the urethra and lubrication of the hydrophilic Foley by attaching a 60 mL catheter tip be the standard of care."

Etymology

From hydro- + distension.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: hydro

Usage

Inflected Forms

hydrodistensions (plural)

Questions

What does hydrodistension mean?: Alternative form of hydrodistention.
Where does hydrodistension come from?: From hydro- + distension.

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