How Do You Spell EPITYPHLITIS?
Pronunciation: [ˌɛpɪtɪflˈa͡ɪtɪs] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "epityphlitis" may seem daunting, but it can be broken down phonetically using the International Phonetic Alphabet as ɛpɪtɪˈflaɪtɪs. This word refers to inflammation of the cecum, a pouch that is part of the large intestine. The prefix "epi-" means "on," "above," or "over," while "typhl-" refers to the cecum. The suffix "-itis" means inflammation. So, "epityphlitis" literally means inflammation on or over the cecum.
