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snem-masu-nisan

snem-masu-nisan is a word in Vulcan meaning ‘paracentesis’.

Meaning

paracentesis

Pronunciation
snɛmmɐsunisɐn
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Pronunciation

Sound out snem-masu-nisan letter by letter:

  • sss as in 'sun'
  • nnn as in 'no'
  • eɛe as in 'bet'
  • mmm as in 'man'
  • mmm as in 'man'
  • aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
  • sss as in 'sun'
  • uuoo as in 'food'
  • nnn as in 'no'
  • iiee as in 'see'
  • sss as in 'sun'
  • aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
  • nnn as in 'no'

Usage notes

centesis (inserting a scope to remove fluid) of the belly to remove fluid for diagnosis