gamma knife

Questions

What does gamma knife mean?

A machine that produces and focuses beams of gamma rays at a specific location in the body, used to burn up diseased tissues.

Where does gamma knife come from?

Blend of gamma ray + knife.

How to pronounce gamma knife

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “gamma knife”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “gamma knife”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “gamma knife” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.