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  1. This is a discussion on Having trouble with pronunciation in Pre-Nursing Student, part of Nursing Student ... I'm finding that I'm having trouble pronouncing some of the new terms when I haven't heard them...

    by Dec 8, '12
    I'm finding that I'm having trouble pronouncing some of the new terms when I haven't heard them before. But once I've caught someone else saying the word or ask, It makes perfect sense and sticks! Is there any web resources you'd recommend to aid with these medical terms and their proper pronunciation, perhaps with a audio examples? Thanks!
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    by LoneCowboy Dec 8, '12 12:36 pm
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  4. Dec 8, '12 by
    Quick google search--->

    Pronunciation of thombosis - how to pronounce thombosis correctly.

    Medical Dictionary: MedlinePlus type in the word, click the icon that looks like bullhorn

    Pronunciations: abetalipoproteinemia - aztreonam: Merck Manual Home Edition
  5. Dec 10, '12 by
    Someone may have an easier solution, but I resorted to googling it and watching videos or listening to dictionary pronunciations of a medical term. I feel no shame in admitting that I could not pronounce amebiasis or schistosomasis.