Pronunciation: [hˈɛmɪsˌa͡ɪklk] (IPA) 
The word "hemicycllc" is spelled with two c's at the end due to its pronunciation. The first syllable is pronounced "hem-i" with a short "e" sound, and the second syllable is pronounced "cycl-le" with a double "l" sound. The final "c" at the end is there to indicate a soft "c" sound in the second syllable, which is pronounced like an "s". The IPA transcription for this word is /ˌhɛmɪˈsaɪklɪk/.
In botany, noting a flower in which the parts are disposed, some in whorls, others in spirals.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
The word "hemicyclic" is derived from the combination of two terms: "hemi-" and "cyclic".
1. "Hemi-" is a prefix used in English, which originated from the Greek word "hēmi-" (ἡμι-). It means "half" or "partial". This prefix is commonly used to indicate something that is only partially or halfway related to the concept it precedes.
2. "Cyclic" comes from the Greek term "kuklos" (κύκλος), which signifies a "circle" or a "ring". In English, "cyclic" is used as an adjective to describe something that is related to or forms a cycle or circular pattern.
When these two components are combined, "hemicyclic" is formed.
