mass effect

Questions

What does mass effect mean?

The anatomic and physiological effect that an ectopic mass (such as a tumor, hematoma, or pleural effusion) causes by displacing or pushing against eutopic structures. It may squeeze and thus occlude blood vessels or lymphatic vessels; pinch nerves; disrupt gastrointestinal volume and peristalsis; and so on.

How to pronounce mass effect

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “mass effect”.
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 “mass effect”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “mass effect” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.