leucotome

leu·co·tome

L l

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [loo-kuh-tohm]
- /ˈlu kəˌtoʊm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [loo-kuh-tohm]
- /ˈlu kəˌtoʊm/

Definitions of leucotome word

noun leucotome an instrument for dissecting the white matter of the brain, consisting of a cannula containing a slender rotating blade. 1
noun leucotome (medicine) an instrument used to perform a leucotomy. 1
noun leucotome a needle used in leucotomy 0

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Origin of leucotome

First appearance:

before 1935

One of the 8% newest English words

First recorded in 1935-40; leuco- + -tome

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Parts of speech for Leucotome

noun

adjective

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preposition

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determiner

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Full grammatical hierarchy of Leucotome

leucotome popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

leucotome usage trend in Literature

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