MedTerm Speak

/ˈæbdəmən/

The part of the body between the chest and the pelvis, containing the digestive organs.

/æbˈdʌkʃən/

Movement of a limb or other part away from the midline of the body.

/æˈbleɪʃən/

The removal or destruction of a body part or tissue or its function, often via surgery or radiofrequency.

/əˈbreɪʒən/

A wearing away of the upper layer of skin as a result of applied friction or trauma.

/ˈæbsɛs/

A confined pocket of pus that collects in tissues, organs, or spaces inside the body.

/ˌækænˈθoʊsɪs/

Diffuse epidermal hyperplasia (thickening of the skin).

/əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃən/

The process by which the eye's lens changes shape to focus on near or far objects.

/ˌæsɪˈtæbjʊlər/

Relating to the acetabulum, the socket of the hip bone.

/ˌæsɪˈtæbjʊləm/

The cup-shaped socket of the hip bone that receives the head of the femur.

/ˌækəˈleɪziə/

A condition where the muscles of the lower part of the esophagus fail to relax, preventing food from passing into the stomach.

/ˌeɪklɔːrˈhaɪdriə/

A state where the production of hydrochloric acid in gastric secretions of the stomach is absent or low.

/eɪˌkɒndrəˈpleɪziə/

A genetic disorder whose primary feature is dwarfism, caused by the failure of cartilage to convert to bone.

/ˌæsɪˈdɪmɪtər/

An instrument for measuring the amount of acid in a substance.

/ˌæsɪˈdoʊsɪs/

An overproduction of acid in the blood or an excessive loss of bicarbonate from the blood.

/ˈækni/

A skin condition that occurs when hair follicles become plugged with oil and dead skin cells.

/ˌækrəˈmɛɡəli/

A hormonal disorder that develops when your pituitary gland produces too much growth hormone during adulthood.

/əˈkroʊmiən/

The outward end of the spine of the shoulder blade (scapula) which forms the point of the shoulder.

/ˌækrəˈfoʊbiə/

An extreme or irrational fear of heights.

/ækˈtɪnɪk/

Relating to or denoting light able to cause chemical changes, as in 'actinic keratosis' caused by sun damage.

/əˈkjuːɪti/

Sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing.

/ˈækjʊˌpʌŋktʃər/

A practice of inserting fine needles through the skin at specific points to cure disease or relieve pain.

/əˈkjuːt/

Conditions or symptoms that appear suddenly and are often severe but of short duration.

/eɪˈsɪstiə/

The congenital absence of the urinary bladder.

/ˌeɪdækˈtɪliə/

The congenital absence of fingers or toes.

/əˈdʌkʃən/

Movement of a limb or other part toward the midline of the body.

/ˌædɪˈnaɪtɪs/

Inflammation of a gland or lymph node.

/ˌædɪnoʊˌkɑːrsɪˈnoʊmə/

A type of cancer that forms in glandular structures, which produce fluids or mucus.

/ˌædɪnoʊhaɪˈpɒfɪsɪs/

The anterior lobe of the pituitary gland.

/ˌædɪnɔɪˈdɛktəmi/

Surgical removal of the adenoids, often done to treat chronic infections or airway obstruction.

/ˌædɪˈnoʊmə/

A benign tumor formed from glandular structures in epithelial tissue.

/ˌædɪˈnɒpəθi/

Large or swollen lymph nodes; any disease or enlargement of glandular tissue.

/ædˈhiːʒən/

Bands of scar-like tissue that form between two surfaces inside the body and cause them to stick together.

/ˈædɪˌpoʊs/

Used for the storage of fat; relating to body fat.

/ˌædɪpoʊˈsjʊəriə/

The presence of fat in the urine.

/ˈædʒʊvənt/

A substance or therapy applied after the initial treatment to enhance its effectiveness.

/əˈdriːnəl/

Relating to the kidneys or the glands located above the kidneys.

/əˌdriːnəˈlɛktəmi/

Surgical removal of one or both adrenal glands.

/əˌdriːnoʊˌkɔːrtɪkoʊˈtrɒpɪk/

Relating to a hormone (ACTH) that stimulates the cortex of the adrenal glands.

/ˈɛəroʊb/

A microorganism which has the ability to grow and replicate in the presence of free oxygen.

/ˌɛərəˈfeɪdʒə/

The excessive swallowing of air, which can cause abdominal bloating and frequent belching.

/eɪˈfɛbraɪl/

The state of being without a fever.

/ˈæfərənt/

Conducting or conducted inward or toward something, such as nerves towards the central nervous system.

/ˈæftərbɜːrθ/

The placenta and fetal membranes discharged from the uterus after the birth of offspring.

/əˌɡluːtɪˈneɪʃən/

The clumping of particles, such as bacteria or red blood cells, when exposed to a specific antibody.

/ˈæɡənl/

Relating to the period just before death, often used to describe gasping breathing patterns.

/ˌæɡərəˈfoʊbiə/

An anxiety disorder characterized by fear of being in situations where escape might be difficult.

/eɪˈɡræfiə/

An acquired neurological disorder causing a loss in the ability to communicate through writing.

/ˌeɪkaɪˈniːziə/

Loss or impairment of the power of voluntary movement.

/ˈælbɪˌnɪzəm/

A congenital absence of pigment in the skin and hair and the eyes.

/ælˈbjuːmɪn/

A simple form of protein that is soluble in water and coagulable by heat, found in blood serum.

/ˌælkəˈloʊsɪs/

An excessively alkaline condition of the body fluids or tissues, often caused by low CO2.

/ˈælərdʒən/

A substance that causes an allergic reaction.

/ˌæləˈpiːʃə/

The partial or complete absence of hair from areas of the body where it normally grows; baldness.

/ˌæləˈpiːʃə/

The partial or complete absence of hair from areas of the body where it normally grows.

/ælˈviːəˌlaɪ/

Tiny air sacs in the lungs where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place.

/ˌælviəˈlaɪtɪs/

Inflammation of the alveoli (air sacs) in the lungs.

/ˌæmɔːˈroʊsɪs/

Partial or total blindness without visible change in the eye, typically from optic nerve disease.

/ˌæmbliˈoʊpiə/

Reduced vision in one eye caused by abnormal visual development early in life; lazy eye.

/ˈæmbjələˌtɔːri/

Relating to or adapted for walking; able to walk and not be confined to bed.

/eɪˌmɛnəˈriːə/

The absence of menstruation, often defined as missing one or more periods.

/æmˈniːziə/

A partial or total loss of memory.

/ˌæmnioʊsɛnˈtiːsɪs/

A procedure used in prenatal diagnosis in which amniotic fluid is sampled for genetic testing.

/ˌæmfɪɑːrˈθroʊsɪs/

A type of continuous, slightly movable joint, such as the pubic symphysis.

/ˌæmpjʊˈteɪʃən/

The action of surgically cutting off a limb or other body part.

/ˌæmɪlɔɪˈdoʊsɪs/

A rare disease that occurs when a protein called amyloid builds up in organs.

/eɪˌmaɪəˈtrɒfɪk/

Relating to muscle atrophy, as seen in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).

/əˈnæbəˌlɪzəm/

The synthesis of complex molecules in living organisms from simpler ones together with the storage of energy.

/ˈæneɪəˌroʊb/

An organism that grows without air, or requires oxygen-free conditions to live.

/ˌænəlˈdʒiːzɪk/

A class of drugs specifically designed to relieve pain.

/ˌænəlˈdʒiːziə/

The inability to feel pain while still conscious.

/ˌænæmˈnɛstɪk/

Relating to a second or subsequent immune response to an antigen; also relating to medical history.

/ˌænəfɪˈlækˌtɔɪd/

Resembling anaphylaxis but not caused by an IgE-mediated allergic reaction.

/ˌænəfəˈlæksɪs/

A severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction.

/ˌænəˈsɑːrkə/

Severe generalized edema, with widespread swelling of the skin due to effusion of fluid into the extracellular space.

/əˌnæstəˈmoʊsɪs/

A surgical connection made between two structures, such as blood vessels or loops of intestine.

/ˌænəˈtɒmɪk/

Relating to the bodily structure of organisms and their parts.

/ˈændrədʒən/

A male sex hormone, such as testosterone.

/ˈændrəˌpɔːz/

A collection of symptoms, including fatigue and decreased libido, experienced by some middle-aged men.

/əˈniːmiə/

A condition in which the blood doesn't have enough healthy red blood cells.

/ˌænɛnˈsɛfəli/

A serious birth defect in which a baby is born without parts of the brain and skull.

/ˌænəsˈθiːʒə/

Insensitivity to pain, especially as artificially induced by the administration of gases or the injection of drugs.

/ˌænəˌsθiːziˈɒlədʒɪst/

A physician specializing in perioperative care, developing anesthetic plans, and the administration of anesthetics.

/ˈænjəˌrɪzəm/

An excessive localized enlargement of an artery caused by a weakening of the artery wall.

/ˌænjʊˈrɪzməl/

Relating to or resembling an aneurysm (a bulging or weak spot in an artery).

/ˌænjərɪzˈmɒrəfi/

The surgical suture of an aneurysm.

/ˌændʒiˈɛktəsɪs/

Abnormal dilation or expansion of a blood vessel.

/ænˈdʒaɪnə/

A type of chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart.

/ˌændʒioʊɪˈdiːmə/

Swelling of the area beneath the skin, similar to urticaria (hives) but occurring in deeper layers.

/ˌændʒioʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/

The physiological process through which new blood vessels form from pre-existing vessels.

/ˌændʒiˈɒɡrəfi/

Radiographic visualization of the blood vessels after injection of a radiopaque substance.

/ænˈdʒioʊmə/

A benign tumor derived from cells of the vascular or lymphatic vessel walls.

/ˈændʒioʊˌplæsti/

Surgical repair or unblocking of a blood vessel, especially a coronary artery.

/ˈændʒioʊˌspæzəm/

Spasmodic contraction of the muscular lining of the blood vessels.

/ˌænhiːˈdoʊniə/

The inability to feel pleasure in normally pleasurable activities.

/ˌænhɪˈdroʊsɪs/

The inability to sweat normally.

/ˌænaɪsəˈkɔːriə/

A condition characterized by an unequal size of the eyes' pupils.

/ˌænaɪsoʊsaɪˈtoʊsɪs/

A medical term meaning that a patient's red blood cells are of unequal size.

/ˌæŋkɪˈloʊsɪs/

Abnormal stiffening and immobility of a joint due to fusion of the bones.

/əˈnɒməli/

Something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected in a medical context.

/ænˈɔːrkɪzəm/

The congenital absence of one or both testes.

/ˌænəˈrɛksiə/

An emotional disorder characterized by an obsessive desire to lose weight by refusing to eat.

/ˌænəˈrɛksiənt/

A drug or agent that tends to reduce or suppress the appetite.

/æˈnɒzmiə/

The loss of the sense of smell, either total or partial.

/ˌænɒkˈsiːmiə/

An abnormally low concentration of oxygen in the arterial blood.

/æˈnɒksiə/

An absence or deficiency of oxygen reaching the tissues; severe hypoxia.

/æntˈæsɪd/

A substance which neutralizes stomach acidity and is used to relieve heartburn or indigestion.

/ænˈtæɡənɪst/

A substance that stops the action or effect of another substance, such as a drug or muscle.

/ˌæntiˈflɛkʃən/

The normal forward displacement or bending of an organ, especially the uterus.

/ˌæntiˈpɑːrtəm/

Occurring or existing before birth; the period before childbirth.

/ænˈtɪəriər/

Nearer the front, especially situated in the front of the body or nearer to the head.

/ˌænθɛlˈmɪntɪk/

A group of antiparasitic drugs that expel parasitic worms and other internal parasites from the body.

/ˌænθrəˈkoʊsɪs/

A lung disease caused by the inhalation of coal dust; also known as black lung.

/ˈæntɪˌbɒdi/

A blood protein produced in response to and counteracting a specific antigen.

/ˌæntikoʊlɪˈnɜːrdʒɪk/

Substances that block the action of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine in the central and peripheral nervous system.

/ˌæntikoʊˈæɡjʊlənt/

A substance that prevents or reduces coagulation of blood, prolonging the clotting time.

/ˌæntidaɪjʊˈrɛtɪk/

A substance that helps to control fluid balance in the body by reducing the amount of water passed out in the urine.

/ˌæntiiˈmɛtɪk/

A drug that is effective against vomiting and nausea.

/ˈæntɪdʒən/

A toxin or other foreign substance which induces an immune response in the body.

/ˌæntɪdʒəˈnɪsɪti/

The capacity of a chemical structure to bind specifically with a group of certain products that have adaptive immunity.

/ˌæntiniːoʊˈplæstɪk/

Acting to prevent, inhibit or halt the development of a neoplasm (tumor).

/ˌæntipaɪˈrɛtɪk/

A substance or medication used to prevent or reduce fever.

/ˌæntɪˈsɛptɪk/

Substances that prevent the growth of disease-causing microorganisms.

/ˌæntɪˈtɒksɪn/

An antibody that is capable of neutralizing a specific toxin.

/æˈnjʊəriə/

Failure of the kidneys to produce urine.

/ˈeɪnəs/

The opening at the end of the alimentary canal through which solid waste matter leaves the body.

/ˌæŋzioʊˈlɪtɪk/

A medication or other intervention that inhibits anxiety.

/eɪˈɔːrtə/

The main artery of the body, supplying oxygenated blood to the circulatory system.

/ˌeɪɔːrˈtɒɡrəfi/

A procedure that involves the injection of contrast medium into the aorta to view it via X-ray.

/ˈeɪpɛks/

The top or highest part of something, especially one forming a point, such as the apex of the heart or lung.

/əˈfeɪdʒə/

The inability or refusal to swallow.

/əˈfeɪkiə/

The absence of the lens of the eye, due to surgical removal, a perforating wound or ulcer, or congenital defect.

/əˈfeɪʒə/

A language disorder that affects a person's ability to communicate.

/eɪˈfoʊniə/

Loss of ability to speak through disease of or damage to the larynx or mouth.

/əˈpleɪziə/

The failure of an organ or tissue to develop or to function normally.

/æpˈniːə/

Temporary cessation of breathing, especially during sleep.

/ˈæpəkrɪn/

Relating to multicellular glands that release some of their cytoplasm in their secretions, especially sweat glands.

/ˌæpənjʊˈroʊsɪs/

A sheet of pearly-white fibrous tissue that takes the place of a tendon in sheetlike muscles having a wide area of attachment.

/ˈæpəˌplɛksi/

Unconsciousness or incapacity resulting from a cerebral hemorrhage or stroke.

/ˌæpəpˈtoʊsɪs/

The death of cells which occurs as a normal and controlled part of an organism's growth or development.

/ˌæpənˈdɛktəmi/

A surgical operation to remove the appendix.

/əˌpɛndɪˈsaɪtɪs/

A condition in which the appendix becomes inflamed and filled with pus, causing pain.

/ˌeɪpaɪˈrɛtɪk/

A term used to describe a person who does not have a fever.

/əˈræknɔɪd/

The middle layer of the three membranes (meninges) that surround the brain and spinal cord.

/əˌræknɔɪˈdaɪtɪs/

Inflammation of the arachnoid mater, one of the membranes that surround and protect the nerves of the spinal cord.

/əˈriːələ/

The small darkened area around the nipple of the breast.

/əˈrɪðmiə/

A condition in which the heart beats with an irregular or abnormal rhythm.

/ɑːrˈtɪəriəˌɡræm/

An X-ray of an artery, injected with a radiopaque contrast medium.

/ɑːrˈtɪərioʊl/

A small branch of an artery leading into capillaries.

/ɑːrˌtɪərioʊskləˈroʊsɪs/

The thickening and hardening of the walls of the arteries.

/ˌɑːrtəˈraɪtɪs/

Inflammation of the walls of the arteries, usually as a result of infection or autoimmune response.

/ɑːrˈθrældʒə/

Pain in a joint.

/ɑːrˈθraɪtɪs/

Inflammation of one or more joints, causing pain and stiffness that can worsen with age.

/ˌɑːrθroʊsɛnˈtiːsɪs/

Surgical puncture of a joint to switch out fluid.

/ˌɑːrθroʊˈdiːsɪs/

Surgical immobilization of a joint by fusion of the adjacent bones.

/ˈɑːrθroʊˌɡræm/

A series of images of a joint after injection of a contrast medium.

/ɑːrˈθrɒpəθi/

Any disease of the joints.

/ˈɑːrθroʊˌplæsti/

The surgical reconstruction or replacement of a joint.

/ˈɑːrθrəˌskoʊp/

An instrument through which the interior of a joint may be inspected or operated on.

/ɑːrˈtɪkjʊlər/

Relating to a joint or the joints.

/ˈɑːrtɪˌfækt/

In radiology, a feature that appears in an image that is not present in the original object.

/əˈsaɪtiːz/

The accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity, causing abdominal swelling.

/eɪˈspɜːrmiə/

The complete lack of semen with ejaculation.

/æsˈfɪksiə/

A condition arising when the body is deprived of oxygen, causing unconsciousness or death.

/ˌæspəˈreɪʃən/

The action of drawing fluid or foreign substances into the lungs, or withdrawing fluid with a syringe.

/ˈæsprɪn/

A pharmaceutical drug used to reduce pain, fever, or inflammation.

/əˌsɪmɪˈleɪʃən/

The absorption and digestion of food or nutrients by the body or any biological system.

/æsˈθiːniə/

Abnormal physical weakness or lack of energy.

/əˈstɪɡməˌtɪzəm/

A defect in the eye or in a lens caused by a deviation from spherical curvature, resulting in distorted images.

/ˌæstroʊsaɪˈtoʊmə/

A type of cancer that can form in the brain or spinal cord in cells called astrocytes.

/ˌeɪsɪmptəˈmætɪk/

Producing or showing no symptoms.

/eɪˈsɪstəli/

A state of no electrical activity from the heart; a flatline.

/əˈtæksiə/

The loss of full control of bodily movements.

/ˌætəˈlɛktəsɪs/

Partial or complete collapse of the lung.

/ˌæθəroʊskləˈroʊsɪs/

A disease of the arteries characterized by the deposition of plaques of fatty material on their inner walls.

/ˈætəpi/

A genetic predisposition to develop allergic diseases such as allergic rhinitis or asthma.

/əˈtriːʒə/

A condition in which a body orifice or passage in the body is abnormally closed or absent.

/ˈeɪtriəm/

Each of the two upper cavities of the heart from which blood is passed to the ventricles.

/ˈætrəfi/

Waste away, typically due to the degeneration of cells, or become vestigial during evolution.

/ˈætrəˌpiːn/

A medication used to treat certain types of nerve agent and pesticide poisonings as well as some types of slow heart rate.

/ˈɔːdioʊˌɡræm/

A graph showing the results of a pure-tone hearing test.

/ˌɔːdiˈɒmɪtri/

The testing of a person's ability to hear various sound frequencies.

/ˈɔːrə/

A warning sensation (such as flickering lights) that often precedes a migraine or seizure.

/ˈɔːrɪkəl/

The visible part of the ear that resides outside of the head; also known as the pinna.

/ˌɔːskəlˈteɪʃən/

The action of listening to sounds from the heart, lungs, or other organs, typically with a stethoscope.

/ˈɔːtɪzəm/

A neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by challenges with social interaction and repetitive behaviors.

/ˈɔːtoʊˌɡræft/

A bone or tissue graft moved from one part of a person's body to another part of the same person's body.

/ˌɔːtoʊɪˈmjuːn/

Relating to disease caused by antibodies or lymphocytes produced against substances naturally present in the body.

/ɔːˈtɒləɡəs/

Cells or tissues obtained from the same individual who will receive them back.

/ˌɔːtəˈnɒmɪk/

The part of the nervous system responsible for control of the bodily functions not consciously directed, such as breathing.

/ˈɔːtɒpsi/

A post-mortem examination to discover the cause of death or the extent of disease.

/ˈɔːtəˌsoʊm/

Any chromosome that is not a sex chromosome.

/eɪˌvaɪtəmɪˈnoʊsɪs/

A disease caused by a chronic or long-term vitamin deficiency.

/əˈvʌlʃən/

The action of pulling or tearing away a body part or tissue.

/ækˈsɪlə/

The space below the shoulder through which vessels and nerves pass; commonly known as the armpit.

/ˈæksɒn/

The long threadlike part of a nerve cell along which impulses are conducted from the cell body to other cells.

/eɪˌzoʊəˈspɜːrmiə/

A medical condition of a male not having any measurable level of sperm in his semen.

/eɪˌzoʊəˈspɜːrmiə/

Medical condition where a man does not have any measurable level of sperm in his semen.

/ˌæzəˈtiːmiə/

An elevation of blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and serum creatinine levels, indicating kidney dysfunction.

/ˌæzəˈtiːmiə/

An excess of nitrogenous substances in the blood, often due to kidney failure.

/ˈæzɪɡəs/

An unpaired structure, such as the azygos vein which drains the thoracic wall.