tuf-masu-nisan
tuf-masu-nisan is a word in Vulcan meaning ‘thoracocentesis’.
Meaning
thoracocentesis
Pronunciation
Sound out tuf-masu-nisan letter by letter:
- ttt as in 'stop' (no puff of air)
- uuoo as in 'food'
- fff as in 'far'
- 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
removal of fluid from the chest by centesis for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes