MedTerm Speak

/eɪtʃ zoʊn/

The central part of a sarcomere in a muscle fiber that contains only thick (myosin) filaments.

/həˌbɪtʃuˈeɪʃən/

The process of becoming accustomed to a stimulus or drug, resulting in a decreased response.

/həˌbɪtʃuˈeɪʃən/

The process of becoming accustomed to a stimulus or drug, resulting in a decreased response.

/ˈheɪɡmən ˈfæktər/

Also known as Factor XII; a plasma protein that initiates the blood-clotting process.

/hɛər ˈfɒlɪkəl/

A small cavity in the skin from which a hair grows and into which the sebaceous glands open.

/ˌhælɪˈtoʊsɪs/

The medical term for bad breath.

/ˈhælərz sɛlz/

Infraorbital ethmoid air cells located in the floor of the orbit; important in sinus surgery.

/həˌluːsɪˈneɪʃən/

A sensory perception (seeing, hearing, smelling) that occurs without an external stimulus.

/həˌluːsɪˈneɪʃən/

A sensory perception (seeing, hearing, smelling) that occurs without an external stimulus.

/ˈhæləks/

The medical term for the big toe.

/ˈhæləks/

The medical term for the big toe.

/ˈhæləks ˈvælɡəs/

A deformity of the joint connecting the big toe to the foot, commonly known as a bunion.

/ˈhæmər toʊ/

A foot deformity in which the toe (usually the second) has an abnormal bend in the middle joint.

/ˈhæmstrɪŋ/

Any of the three muscles at the back of the thigh that flex the knee and extend the hip.

/ˈhæmstrɪŋ/

Any of the three muscles at the back of the thigh that flex the knee and extend the hip.

/ˈhæmjʊləs/

A hook-shaped anatomical structure, such as the one on the hamate bone in the wrist.

/hænd fʊt ənd maʊθ dɪˈziːz/

A mild, contagious viral infection common in young children, characterized by sores in the mouth and a rash on the hands and feet.

/ˈhæplɔɪd/

Having a single set of unpaired chromosomes, typical of gametes (sperm and egg cells).

/ˈhæplɔɪd/

Having a single set of unpaired chromosomes, typical of gametes (sperm and egg cells).

/ˈhæptɪk/

Relating to the sense of touch.

/ˈhæptɪk/

Relating to the sense of touch.

/hɑːrd ˈpælət/

The bony front part of the roof of the mouth.

/ˈhɛərlɪp/

A congenital split in the upper lip on one or both sides of the center; more formally known as a cleft lip.

/ˌhæʃiˈmoʊtoʊz ˌθaɪrɔɪˈdaɪtɪs/

An autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the thyroid, often leading to hypothyroidism.

/ˈhɔːstrə/

The small pouches of the colon caused by sacculation, which give the colon its segmented appearance.

/həˈvɜːrʒən kəˈnæl/

Minute tubes in the cortical layer of bone that contain blood vessels and nerves.

/həˈvɜːrʒən kəˈnæl/

Minute tubes in the cortical layer of bone that contain blood vessels and nerves.

/hɑːrt blɒk/

An interference with the electrical signals that control the heartbeat.

/hɑːrt blɒk/

An interference with the electrical signals that control the heartbeat.

/hɑːrt ˈfeɪljər/

A chronic condition where the heart doesn't pump blood as well as it should.

/hɑːrt ˈfeɪljər/

A chronic condition where the heart doesn't pump blood as well as it should.

/hɑːrt ˈmɜːrmər/

An unusual sound heard between heartbeats, often caused by turbulent blood flow through heart valves.

/hɑːrt ˈmɜːrmər/

An unusual sound heard between heartbeats, often caused by turbulent blood flow through heart valves.

/ˈhɛbərdənz noʊdz/

Hard bony lumps in the joints of the fingers, typically a sign of osteoarthritis.

/ˈheɪɡɑːrz saɪn/

A non-specific clinical sign of pregnancy: the softening of the lower uterine segment.

/ˈhaɪmlɪk məˈnuːvər/

An emergency technique used to dislodge an object from a choking person's airway.

/ˈhaɪmlɪk məˈnuːvər/

An emergency technique used to dislodge an object from a choking person's airway.

/ˌhɛlɪkoʊˈbæktər paɪˈlɔːri/

A type of bacteria that infects the stomach and is a leading cause of peptic ulcers.

/ˌhɛlɪkoʊˈbæktər paɪˈlɔːri/

A type of bacteria that infects the stomach and is a leading cause of peptic ulcers.

/ˌhiːliˈoʊsɪs/

Sunstroke or heatstroke caused by exposure to the sun's rays.

/ˈhiːlɪks/

The curved outer rim of the external ear.

/ˈhɛlpər tiː sɛl/

A type of white blood cell that coordinates the immune response by stimulating other immune cells.

/hiːˌmændʒioʊblæˈstoʊmə/

A rare, benign, highly vascular tumor of the central nervous system.

/hiːˌmændʒiˈoʊmə/

A benign tumor made up of newly formed blood vessels, often appearing as a birthmark.

/hiːˌmændʒiˈoʊmə/

A benign tumor made up of newly formed blood vessels, often appearing as a birthmark.

/ˌhiːmɑːrˈθroʊsɪs/

Bleeding into a joint cavity, common in hemophilia or after severe trauma.

/hiːˈmætəkrɪt/

The ratio of the volume of red blood cells to the total volume of blood.

/hiːˈmætəkrɪt/

The ratio of the volume of red blood cells to the total volume of blood.

/ˌhiːməˈtoʊmə/

A solid swelling of clotted blood within the tissues; essentially a deep bruise.

/ˌhiːməˈtoʊmə/

A solid swelling of clotted blood within the tissues; essentially a deep bruise.

/ˌhiːmətəpɔɪˈiːsɪs/

The production of all types of blood cells including formation, development, and differentiation.

/ˌhiːmətəpɔɪˈiːsɪs/

The production of all types of blood cells including formation, development, and differentiation.

/ˌhiːməˈtjʊəriə/

The presence of blood in the urine.

/ˌhiːməˈtjʊəriə/

The presence of blood in the urine.

/ˌhɛmərəˈloʊpiə/

Day blindness; the inability to see clearly in bright light.

/ˌhɛmiəˈnoʊpiə/

Blindness over half the field of vision.

/ˌhɛmipəˈriːsɪs/

Weakness of one side of the body (less severe than hemiplegia).

/ˌhɛmiˈpliːdʒə/

Paralysis of one side of the body.

/ˌhɛmiˈpliːdʒə/

Paralysis of one side of the body.

/ˌhiːmoʊˌkroʊməˈtoʊsɪs/

A genetic disorder in which the body absorbs too much iron from food.

/ˌhiːmoʊˌkɒnsənˈtreɪʃən/

A decrease in the fluid content of the blood, resulting in an increase in the concentration of cells and solids.

/ˌhiːmoʊdaɪˈælɪsɪs/

A process of purifying the blood of a person whose kidneys are not working properly.

/ˌhiːmoʊdaɪˈælɪsɪs/

A process of purifying the blood of a person whose kidneys are not working properly.

/ˌhiːmoʊˈflædʒəlɪt/

A parasitic protozoan that lives in the blood of its host.

/ˈhiːməˌɡloʊbɪn/

The protein in red blood cells responsible for transporting oxygen throughout the body.

/ˈhiːməˌɡloʊbɪn/

The protein in red blood cells responsible for transporting oxygen throughout the body.

/ˌhiːməˌɡloʊbɪˈnɒpəθi/

A group of hereditary genetic defects resulting in abnormal structure of the hemoglobin molecule (e.g., Sickle Cell Disease).

/hɪˈmɒlɪsɪs/

The rupture or destruction of red blood cells.

/hɪˈmɒlɪsɪs/

The rupture or destruction of red blood cells.

/ˌhiːmoʊˌpɛrɪˈkɑːrdiəm/

The presence of blood in the pericardial sac surrounding the heart.

/ˌhiːmoʊˌpɛrɪtəˈniːəm/

The presence of blood in the peritoneal (abdominal) cavity.

/ˌhiːməˈfɪliə/

A medical condition in which the ability of the blood to clot is severely reduced.

/ˌhiːməˈfɪliə/

A medical condition in which the ability of the blood to clot is severely reduced.

/ˌhiːmoʊˌnuːməˈθɔːræks/

An accumulation of both blood and air in the pleural space around the lungs.

/ˌhiːməpɔɪˈiːsɪs/

The formation and development of blood cells; also known as hematopoiesis.

/hɪˈmɒptəsɪs/

The coughing up of blood.

/hɪˈmɒptəsɪs/

The coughing up of blood.

/ˈhɛmərɪdʒ/

An escape of blood from a ruptured blood vessel, especially when profuse.

/ˈhɛmərɪdʒ/

An escape of blood from a ruptured blood vessel, especially when profuse.

/ˌhiːmoʊˈsɪdərɪn/

An iron-storage complex found within cells, often appearing as a golden-brown pigment in tissues after bruising.

/ˌhiːmoʊˌsɪdəˈroʊsɪs/

A form of iron overload disorder characterized by the accumulation of hemosiderin in the tissues.

/ˌhiːməˈθɔːræks/

A collection of blood in the space between the chest wall and the lung (the pleural cavity).

/ˌhɛnɒk ˈʃɜːnlaɪn ˈpɜːrpjʊrə/

A disease that causes small blood vessels in the skin, joints, intestines, and kidneys to become inflamed and bleed.

/ˈhɛpərɪn/

A compound occurring in the liver and other tissues that inhibits blood coagulation; used clinically as an anticoagulant.

/ˌhɛpətɪˈzeɪʃən/

The transformation of lung tissue into a solid mass resembling the liver, typically seen in pneumonia.

/hɪˈpætoʊsaɪt/

A liver cell; the primary functional cell type in the liver.

/ˌhɛpəˈtoʊmə/

A cancer of the cells of the liver.

/ˌhɛpətoʊˈriːnəl ˈsɪndroʊm/

The development of renal failure in patients with advanced liver disease.

/həˈrɛdɪˌtɛri/

Determined by genetic factors and therefore able to be passed on from parents to their offspring.

/ˌhɛrɪŋ ˈbrɔɪər ˈriːflɛks/

A reflex triggered to prevent over-inflation of the lungs.

/hərˈmæfrədaɪˌtɪzəm/

The condition of having both male and female reproductive organs.

/ˈhɜːrnioʊˌplæsti/

Surgical repair of a hernia, often involving the use of a mesh to strengthen the wall.

/ˌhɜːrniˈɔːrəfi/

A surgical operation for the repair of a hernia by suturing the defect.

/ˌhɛtərəˈkroʊmiə/

A condition in which the colored part of the eye (iris) is multicolored or different in color from the other eye.

/ˌhɛtərəˈzaɪɡəs/

Having two different alleles of a particular gene or genes.

/ˈhɛksoʊs/

A simple sugar that has six carbon atoms (e.g., glucose, fructose).

/haɪˈeɪtəs/

A natural opening or gap in a structure, such as the esophageal hiatus in the diaphragm.

/ˌhaɪbərˈneɪʃən/

In a medical context, often refers to 'myocardial hibernation,' a state where heart muscle cells decrease function to survive low blood flow.

/hɪˈdroʊsɪs/

The production and excretion of sweat.

/haɪ ˈdɛnsɪti ˌlɪpoʊˈproʊtiːn/

HDL; 'good cholesterol' that helps remove other forms of cholesterol from the bloodstream.

/ˈhaɪndbreɪn/

The lower part of the brainstem, comprising the cerebellum, pons, and medulla oblongata.

/hɪp rɪˈpleɪsmənt/

A surgical procedure in which the hip joint is replaced by a prosthetic implant.

/ˌhɪpəˈkrætɪk oʊθ/

An ethical code taken by physicians, traditionally attributed to the Greek physician Hippocrates.

/ˈhɜːrʃsprʌŋz dɪˈziːz/

A congenital condition of the large intestine where nerve cells are missing, causing severe constipation.

/ˈhɜːrsjuːt/

Hairy; covered with coarse, stiff hairs.

/ˌhɪstoʊkəmpætəˈbɪlɪti/

A state of genetic similarity between tissues that allows for successful transplantation.

/ˌhɪstoʊpəˈθɒlədʒi/

The study of changes in tissues caused by disease.

/ˈhɒdʒkɪnz lɪmˈfoʊmə/

A cancer of the lymphatic system characterized by the presence of Reed-Sternberg cells.

/ˈhoʊltər ˈmɒnɪtər/

A portable device that records a patient's heart rhythm continuously for 24 to 48 hours.

/ˈhoʊməɡræft/

A tissue graft from a donor of the same species as the recipient.

/həˈmɒləɡəs/

Having the same relation, relative position, or structure; in genetics, referring to a pair of chromosomes.

/ˌhoʊmoʊˈzaɪɡəs/

Having two identical alleles of a particular gene.

/ˈhʊkwɜːrm/

A parasitic nematode worm that inhabits the small intestine, typically entering the body through the skin of the feet.

/hɔːrˈdiːələm/

The medical term for a stye; a red, painful lump near the edge of the eyelid.

/ˈhɔːrmoʊn rɪˈpleɪsmənt ˈθɛrəpi/

HRT; treatment to relieve symptoms of menopause or other hormonal deficiencies.

/ˈhɔːrnərz ˈsɪndroʊm/

A combination of signs (drooping eyelid, constricted pupil) caused by a nerve pathway disruption from the brain to the face.

/hɒˌrɪpɪˈleɪʃən/

The medical term for 'goosebumps' or 'gooseflesh'.

/hoʊst/

An animal or plant on or in which a parasite or commensal organism lives.

/ˈhaʊsmeɪdz niː/

Common name for prepatellar bursitis; inflammation of the bursa in front of the kneecap.

/ˈhjuːmən ɡroʊθ ˈhɔːrmoʊn/

HGH; a hormone that stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and cell regeneration.

/ˈhjuːmən ˌpæpɪˈloʊməvaɪrəs/

HPV; a viral infection that commonly causes skin or mucous membrane growths (warts) and can lead to cancer.

/ˈhjuːmərəs/

The bone of the upper arm, extending from the shoulder to the elbow.

/ˈhjuːmər/

A body fluid, such as the aqueous humor in the eye or the vitreous humor in the eyeball.

/ˈhjuːmərəl ɪˈmjuːnɪti/

Immune response mediated by antibodies found in body fluids (humors).

/ˈhʌntərz ˈsɪndroʊm/

A rare genetic disorder (Mucopolysaccharidosis II) caused by a deficiency of the enzyme iduronate-2-sulfatase.

/ˈhʌntɪŋtənz dɪˈziːz/

A hereditary disease marked by degeneration of the brain cells and causing chorea and progressive dementia.

/ˈhʌtʃɪnsənz tiːθ/

Peg-shaped, notched teeth, a classic clinical sign of congenital syphilis.

/ˈhaɪəlɪn ˈkɑːrtɪlɪdʒ/

A translucent bluish-white type of cartilage present in the joints, respiratory tract, and immature skeleton.

/ˈhaɪəlɔɪd ˈmɛmbreɪn/

A transparent membrane enveloping the vitreous humor of the eye.

/ˌhaɪəljʊˈrɒnɪdeɪs/

An enzyme that breaks down hyaluronic acid, often used to increase the absorption of injected fluids.

/ˌhaɪbrɪdəˈzeɪʃən/

The process of an animal or plant breeding with an individual of another species or variety; in genetics, the joining of two complementary DNA strands.

/haɪˈdætɪd sɪst/

A cyst formed in the body by the larval stage of the Echinococcus tapeworm.

/haɪˈdræləziːn/

A vasodilator medication used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).

/haɪˈdræmniɒs/

A condition in pregnancy characterized by an excess of amniotic fluid; also called polyhydramnios.

/ˌhaɪdrɑːrˈθroʊsɪs/

Effusion of watery fluid into a joint cavity.

/haɪˈdreɪʃən/

The process of providing an adequate amount of water to the body tissues.

/ˈhaɪdrəˌsiːl/

The accumulation of serous fluid in a body sac, commonly in the scrotum around the testicle.

/ˌhaɪdrəˈsɛfələs/

A condition in which fluid accumulates in the brain, typically in young children, enlarging the head and sometimes causing brain damage.

/ˌhaɪdrəˈkɔːrtɪzoʊn/

The name for cortisol when used as a medication to treat inflammation and immune responses.

/haɪˈdrɒlɪsɪs/

The chemical breakdown of a compound due to reaction with water.

/ˌhaɪdroʊnəˈfroʊsɪs/

The swelling of a kidney due to a build-up of urine, often caused by an obstruction.

/ˌhaɪdrəˈfoʊbiə/

Historical name for rabies, referring to the characteristic fear of water seen in infected patients.

/ˈhaɪdrɒps fiːˈtælɪs/

A serious fetal condition defined as abnormal accumulation of fluid in two or more fetal compartments.

/ˌhaɪdrəˈθɛrəpi/

The use of water (hot, cold, steam, or ice) to relieve discomfort and promote physical well-being.

/haɪˌdrɒksiˈæpəˌtaɪt/

A mineral form of calcium apatite that is the main inorganic constituent of tooth enamel and bone.

/ˈhaɪdʒiːn/

Conditions or practices conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease, especially through cleanliness.

/ˈhaɪmən/

A membrane which partially closes the opening of the vagina and whose presence is traditionally taken to be a mark of virginity.

/ˌhaɪmənoʊlɛˈpaɪəsɪs/

Infection with tapeworms of the genus Hymenolepis.

/ˌhaɪoʊˈɡlɒsəs/

A thin, quadrilateral muscle of the tongue that depresses and retracts it.

/ˈhaɪɔɪd boʊn/

A U-shaped bone in the neck that supports the tongue.

/ˌhaɪpælˈdʒiːziə/

A decreased sensitivity to painful stimuli.

/ˌhaɪpərækˈtɪvɪti/

A state of being unusually or abnormally active.

/ˌhaɪpərəˈkuːsɪs/

A debilitating hearing disorder characterized by an increased sensitivity to everyday sounds.

/ˌhaɪpərkælˈsiːmiə/

An abnormally high level of calcium in the blood.

/ˌhaɪpərˈkæpniə/

Abnormally high concentrations of carbon dioxide in the blood.

/ˌhaɪpərˈɛməsɪs ˌɡrævɪˈdɛərəm/

A severe type of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy.

/ˌhaɪpəˈriːmiə/

An excess of blood in the vessels supplying an organ or other part of the body.

/ˌhaɪpərɛsˈθiːʒə/

Excessive physical sensitivity, especially of the skin.

/ˌhaɪpərɡlaɪˈsiːmiə/

An excess of glucose in the bloodstream, often associated with diabetes mellitus.

/ˌhaɪpərˌkɛrəˈtoʊsɪs/

Thickening of the outer layer of the skin (stratum corneum).

/ˌhaɪpərˌlɪpoʊˌproʊtiːˈniːmiə/

A condition characterized by abnormally high levels of lipoproteins in the blood.

/ˌhaɪpərnəˈtriːmiə/

A high concentration of sodium in the blood.

/ˌhaɪpəˈroʊpiə/

Farsightedness; a condition in which visual images come to a focus behind the retina of the eye.

/ˌhaɪpərˈpleɪʒə/

The enlargement of an organ or tissue caused by an increase in the reproduction rate of its cells.

/ˌhaɪpərˈtɛnʃən/

Abnormally high blood pressure.

/ˌhaɪpərˈθɜːrmiə/

The condition of having a body temperature greatly above normal.

/ˌhaɪpərˈθaɪrɔɪˌdɪzəm/

Overactivity of the thyroid gland, resulting in a rapid heartbeat and an increased rate of metabolism.

/haɪˈpɜːrtrəfi/

The enlargement of an organ or tissue from the increase in size of its cells.

/ˌhaɪpərvɛntɪˈleɪʃən/

Breathing at an abnormally rapid rate, resulting in the loss of too much carbon dioxide from the blood.

/hɪpˈnoʊsɪs/

A state of consciousness involving focused attention and reduced peripheral awareness, often used in therapy.

/ˌhɪpnəˈθɛrəpi/

The use of hypnosis as a therapeutic tool.

/ˌhaɪpoʊkælˈsiːmiə/

A condition in which there are lower-than-average levels of calcium in the liquid part of the blood (plasma).

/ˌhaɪpəˈkɒndriæk/

An individual with an abnormal anxiety about their health; also refers to the anatomical region of the abdomen below the ribs.

/ˌhaɪpəˈkroʊmɪk/

Relating to red blood cells that have less color than normal, usually due to low hemoglobin.

/ˌhaɪpəˈdɜːrmɪk/

Relating to the region immediately beneath the skin; often refers to a needle or injection.

/ˌhaɪpəˈɡlɒsəl nɜːrv/

The twelfth cranial nerve (CN XII), which coordinates tongue movements.

/ˌhaɪpoʊɡlaɪˈsiːmiə/

Deficiency of glucose in the bloodstream; low blood sugar.

/ˌhaɪpoʊˈɡoʊnædɪzəm/

A condition in which the gonads (testes or ovaries) produce little or no hormones.

/ˌhaɪpoʊkəˈliːmiə/

A lower than normal level of potassium in the bloodstream.

/ˌhaɪpəˈmeɪniə/

A mild form of mania, marked by elation and hyperactivity.

/ˌhaɪpoʊnəˈtriːmiə/

A condition that occurs when the level of sodium in the blood is abnormally low.

/ˌhaɪpoʊˈfærɪŋks/

The bottom part of the pharynx (throat) that opens into the larynx and esophagus.

/haɪˈpɒfɪsɪs/

The technical name for the pituitary gland.

/ˌhaɪpəˈpleɪziə/

Underdevelopment or incomplete development of a tissue or organ.

/haɪˈpoʊpiɒn/

The presence of inflammatory cells (pus) in the anterior chamber of the eye.

/ˌhaɪpəˈspeɪdiəs/

A congenital condition in males where the opening of the urethra is on the underside of the penis rather than at the tip.

/ˌhaɪpoʊˈtɛnʃən/

Abnormally low blood pressure.

/ˌhaɪpəˈθæləməs/

A region of the forebrain below the thalamus that coordinates the autonomic nervous system and pituitary gland.

/haɪˈpɒθɪnər ˈɛmɪnəns/

The fleshy mass on the palm of the hand at the base of the little finger.

/ˌhaɪpəˈθɜːrmiə/

A medical emergency that occurs when your body loses heat faster than it can produce heat, causing a dangerously low body temperature.

/haɪˈpɒθɪsɪs/

A proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.

/ˌhaɪpoʊˈθaɪrɔɪdɪzəm/

Abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development in children and adults.

/ˌhaɪpoʊvəˈliːmiə/

A decreased volume of circulating blood in the body.

/ˌhaɪpɒkˈsiːmiə/

An abnormally low concentration of oxygen in the blood.

/haɪˈpɒksiə/

Deficiency in the amount of oxygen reaching the tissues.

/ˌhɪstəˈrɛktəmi/

A surgical operation to remove all or part of the uterus.

/hɪˈstɪəriə/

An older term for a psychological disorder characterized by exaggerated or uncontrollable emotion or excitement.

/ˈhɪstəroʊˌpɛksi/

A surgical procedure to stabilize or fix the uterus in its normal position.

/ˌhɪstəroʊsælˈpɪŋɡəɡræm/

An X-ray procedure used to see whether the fallopian tubes are open and if the inside of the uterus is normal.

/ˌhɪstəˈrɒskəpi/

A procedure that allows a doctor to look inside the uterus in order to diagnose and treat causes of abnormal bleeding.