MedTerm Speak

/ˈkeɪ ˈkɒmplɛks/

A specific waveform seen on an electroencephalogram (EEG) during stage 2 sleep.

/keɪ jʊˈriːə/

A measure of the clearance of urea during dialysis.

/keɪ ˈvaɪtəmɪn/

Variant for Vitamin K; essential for blood clotting and bone metabolism.

/ˈkeɪ waɪər/

Abbreviation for Kirschner wire; used in orthopedics to stabilize bone fragments.

/ˌkɑːlə əˈzɑːr/

Also known as visceral leishmaniasis; a slow-progressing indigenous disease caused by a protozoan parasite.

/ˈkælmən ˈsɪndroʊm/

A genetic condition where the primary symptoms are delayed or absent puberty and an absent or decreased sense of smell.

/ˈkænərz ˈsɪndroʊm/

The original name for 'classic' autism.

/ˈkærioʊsaɪt/

Any cell that possesses a nucleus.

/ˌkæriˈɒlɪsɪs/

The dissolution of the cell nucleus, a stage in cell death (necrosis).

/ˌkærioʊˈmɛɡəli/

Abnormal enlargement of a cell nucleus.

/ˈkærioʊˌplæzəm/

The protoplasm of a cell nucleus; also known as nucleoplasm.

/ˌkærioʊˈrɛksɪs/

The destructive fragmentation of the nucleus of a dying cell.

/ˈkærioʊˌsoʊm/

A dense mass of chromatin within the cell nucleus.

/ˌkærioʊˈθiːkə/

The nuclear membrane or envelope.

/ˈkærioʊˌtaɪp/

An individual's complete set of chromosomes; also a laboratory image of those chromosomes.

/ˈkæsəl ˈmaɪər tɛst/

A forensic chemistry test used to determine the presence of blood.

/kəˈtæbəsɪs/

The decline or stage of remission of a disease.

/ˌkætəˈtoʊniə/

Variant spelling of catatonia; a state of neurogenic motor immobility.

/kætˌhiːməˈɡloʊbɪn/

A compound of hematin and denatured globin; a breakdown product of hemoglobin.

/kəˌθɪsəˈfoʊbiə/

An abnormal or persistent fear of sitting down.

/ˈkɑːvə ˈkɑːvə/

An herbal supplement sometimes used for anxiety, but associated with risk of liver toxicity.

/ˈkɑːvə ɪnˈdjuːst dərˈmɒpəθi/

A scaly skin rash caused by chronic use of kava.

/ˌkɑːwəˈsɑːki dɪˈziːz/

A condition that causes inflammation in the walls of some blood vessels in the body, most common in infants and young children.

/kɑːˈwɑːsiːz ˈtraɪæŋɡəl/

An anatomical landmark in the skull used by neurosurgeons to access the petrous apex.

/ˈkaɪzərz dɪˈziːz/

An older term for a specific type of chronic skin inflammation.

/ˌkaɪzər ˈflaɪʃər rɪŋ/

A dark ring that appears to encircle the iris of the eye, a sign of Wilson's disease (copper buildup).

/ˈkɜːrnz ˈsɛər ˈsɪndroʊm/

A mitochondrial disease characterized by progressive external ophthalmoplegia and heart block.

/kəˈfɪər/

A fermented milk drink that is a rich source of probiotics.

/kiːθ ˈveɪɡnər ˈbɑːrkər/

A system used to classify the severity of hypertensive retinopathy in the eye.

/ˈkiːlɪs/

An archaic term for a skin blemish or morphea.

/ˈkɛliːz saɪn/

A surgical sign where the ureter visible in the wound contracts when touched with a forceps.

/ˈkiːlɔɪd/

A raised, enlarged scar that grows beyond the boundaries of the original wound.

/ˌkɛnoʊˈfoʊbiə/

Fear of empty spaces or voids.

/ˌkɛrətɛkˈteɪʒə/

A thinning and bulging of the cornea.

/ˌkɛrətɛkˈteɪʒə/

A secondary bulging of the cornea, often occurring as a complication of LASIK surgery.

/ˌkɛrəˈtɛktəmi/

Surgical removal of a part of the cornea.

/ˈkɛrətɪn/

A fibrous protein forming the main structural constituent of hair, feathers, hoofs, claws, and horns.

/ˌkɛrəˈtaɪtɪs/

Inflammation of the cornea of the eye.

/ˌkɛrətoʊsɛnˈtiːsɪs/

Puncture of the cornea for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.

/ˌkɛrətoʊkənˌdʒʌŋktɪˈvaɪtɪs/

Inflammation of both the cornea and the conjunctiva.

/ˌkɛrətoʊkənˌdʒʌŋktɪˈvaɪtɪs ˈsɪkə/

The medical term for dry eye syndrome.

/ˌkɛrətoʊˈkoʊnəs/

A progressive eye disease in which the normally round cornea thins and begins to bulge into a cone-like shape.

/ˌkɛrətoʊˈdɜːrmiə/

Hypertrophy of the horny layer of the skin, especially on the palms and soles.

/ˌkɛrətoʊˈdɜːrmiə ˌblɛnəˈrædʒɪkə/

Skin lesions on the palms and soles associated with reactive arthritis.

/ˌkɛrətoʊˈɡloʊbəs/

A rare degenerative non-inflammatory disorder of the eye in which the cornea becomes thin and globular.

/ˌkɛrətoʊhɛlˈkoʊsɪs/

Ulceration of the cornea.

/ˌkɛrətoʊˈhaɪəlɪn/

A protein precursor to keratin, found in the granules of the stratum granulosum of the skin.

/ˌkɛrətoʊaɪˈraɪtɪs/

Inflammation of both the cornea and the iris.

/ˌkɛrətoʊluːˈkoʊmə/

A white opacity of the cornea.

/ˌkɛrəˈtɒlɪsɪs/

The loosening or shedding of the horny layer (keratin) of the epidermis.

/ˌkɛrəˈtoʊmə/

A localized overgrowth of the horny layer of the skin; a callus.

/ˌkɛrətoʊməˈleɪʃə/

Softening and ulceration of the cornea, often caused by Vitamin A deficiency.

/ˌkɛrəˈtɒmɪtər/

An instrument for measuring the curvature of the anterior surface of the cornea.

/ˌkɛrəˈtɒpəθi/

Any non-inflammatory disease of the cornea.

/ˌkɛrəˈtɒfɪrə/

A horny growth on the skin; an old term for a cutaneous horn.

/ˈkɛrətoʊˌplæsti/

A surgical procedure where a damaged or diseased cornea is replaced by donated corneal tissue; a cornea transplant.

/ˌkɛrətoʊˈrɛksɪs/

Rupture of the cornea.

/ˌkɛrətoʊskləˈraɪtɪs/

Inflammation of both the cornea and the sclera.

/ˌkɛrəˈtɒskəpi/

Examination of the cornea to determine its curvature.

/ˌkɛrəˈtoʊsɪs/

Any skin condition where there is an overgrowth of keratin (e.g., actinic keratosis).

/ˈkɛrətoʊˌtoʊm/

A knife used in surgery on the cornea.

/ˌkɛrəˈtɒtəmi/

A surgical incision into the cornea.

/ˈkɪəriɒn/

An inflammatory, boggy, crusty fungal infection of the scalp.

/kɛrˈnɪktərəs/

Brain damage caused by excessive jaundice in a newborn.

/ˈkɜːrnoʊhænz nɒtʃ/

A cerebral peduncle indentation caused by transtentorial herniation.

/ˈkɜːrnoʊhænz fəˈnɒmɪnən/

A paradoxical clinical sign where brain compression on one side causes paralysis on the same side.

/kiːˈteɪzoʊlæm/

A benzodiazepine drug used for its sedative and anxiolytic properties.

/ˌkiːtoʊˈkɒnəˌzoʊl/

A broad-spectrum antifungal medication.

/ˌkiːtoʊˈdʒɛnəsɪs/

The production of ketone bodies as an alternative energy source.

/ˈkiːtɒl/

A chemical compound that contains both a ketone and an alcohol group.

/kiːˈtɒlɪsɪs/

The breakdown of ketone bodies.

/ˈkiːtoʊn ˈbɒdiːz/

Acetoacetate, beta-hydroxybutyrate, and acetone; produced during fatty acid metabolism.

/ˌkiːtoʊˈniːmɪk/

Pertaining to the presence of ketones in the blood.

/ˌkiːtoʊˈproʊfɛn ˈlaɪsiːn/

A salt of ketoprofen used to manage inflammatory pain.

/kiːˈtɔːrəˌlæk/

A potent nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used for short-term pain management.

/kiːˈtɒtɪk/

Pertaining to or characterized by ketosis.

/ˈkɛloʊsaɪd/

A glucoside derivative used for its vascular-relaxant effects.

/kɪd ˈæntɪdʒən/

Antigens on red blood cells that can cause transfusion reactions or hemolytic disease of the newborn.

/kɪd blʌd ɡruːp/

A system of antigens on red blood cells important in transfusion medicine.

/ˈkiːnbɒks dɪˈziːz/

Avascular necrosis of the lunate bone in the wrist.

/ˈkɪliənz ˈpɛlvɪs/

Also known as an acanthopelyx; a pelvis with a spinous prominence on the pubic bone.

/ˈkɪliənz dɪˈhɪsəns/

A triangular area in the wall of the pharynx where Zenker's diverticulum occurs.

/ˈkɪloʊ/

Prefix meaning one thousand.

/ˈkɪməlstiːl ˈwɪlsən ˈsɪndroʊm/

Specific kidney damage (nodular glomerulosclerosis) caused by long-term diabetes.

/ˈkaɪneɪs ɪnˈhɪbɪtərz/

A type of targeted drug therapy that blocks enzymes involved in cell signaling and growth.

/ˈkɪni/

Prefix meaning movement or motion.

/ˌkɪnɪˈmætɪks/

The study of motion in the human body without regard to the forces causing it.

/ˌkɪnɪsˈældʒə/

Pain caused by muscular movement.

/ˌkɪnɪˈsɪmɪtər/

An instrument used to measure the extent of movements of a body part.

/kɪˌniːsɪˈθɛrəpi/

Therapeutic treatment involving active or passive movement of body parts.

/ˌkɪnɪˈsɒdɪk/

Relating to the path of motor impulses.

/ˌkɪnɪsˈθiːʒə/

The perception of body position and movement through space.

/kɪˌnɛtoʊˈkɑːrdioʊˌɡræm/

A record of the absolute motion of the chest wall caused by the heart's activity.

/kɪˈnɛtəˌkɔːr/

A protein structure on chromatids where the spindle fibers attach during cell division.

/ˌkɪnɪˈtoʊsɪs/

The medical term for motion sickness.

/kaɪˈɒtəmi/

Surgical removal of the uvula or a portion of it.

/ˈkɜːrʃnər ˌwaɪər fɪkˈseɪʃən/

The surgical use of pins to stabilize bone fractures.

/kaɪts ˈmɛθəd/

A technique involving serial casting used to treat clubfoot in infants.

/ˈkliːblætˌʃeɪdəl/

A cloverleaf-shaped skull deformity caused by premature fusion of cranial sutures.

/ˈklaɪnə ˈlɛvɪn ˈsɪndroʊm/

A rare sleep disorder characterized by persistent episodic hypersomnia and cognitive/behavioral changes.

/ˌklɛptəˈfoʊbiə/

An abnormal fear of stealing or being robbed.

/ˈklɪpəl faɪl ˈsɪndroʊm/

A rare bone disorder characterized by the abnormal joining (fusion) of two or more spinal bones in the neck.

/ˈklɪpəl treɪnoʊˈneɪ ˈsɪndroʊm/

A rare congenital vascular disorder affecting limb development.

/ˈklʊmpkiːz kənˈtræktʃər/

Permanent shortening and thickening of the hand muscles following Klumpke's paralysis.

/niː ɑːrˈθraɪtɪs/

Inflammation of the knee joint, often resulting in pain and loss of cartilage.

/niː ɪˈfjuːʒən/

Fluid on the knee; the accumulation of excess fluid in or around the knee joint.

/niː rɪˈpleɪsmənt/

Arthroplasty; the surgical procedure to replace a weight-bearing joint surface with a prosthesis.

/ˈniːlɪŋ pəˈzɪʃən/

A clinical position used in certain physical examinations or therapies.

/naɪf ˈɡæmə/

A precise form of radiation therapy (radiosurgery) used to treat brain tumors.

/naɪts ˈspaɪnəl breɪs/

A rigid orthopedic brace used to limit motion in the lumbar spine.

/nɒt ˈsɜːrdʒənz/

A specific type of double-loop knot used to prevent slipping in surgical sutures.

/koʊˈbiːhi/

An indigenous or traditional clinical term for a localized skin inflammation.

/kɒks ˈpɒstjʊleɪts/

Four criteria designed to establish a causative relationship between a microbe and a disease.

/ˈkoʊkərz pɔɪnt/

A common entry point through the skull for a ventricular catheter to drain cerebrospinal fluid.

/ˈkɛbnər fəˈnɒmɪnən/

The appearance of skin lesions on lines of trauma, typical in psoriasis and lichen planus.

/ˈkoʊlərz boʊn/

Referring to the tarsal navicular bone when affected by osteochondritis.

/ˈkoʊlərz dɪˈziːz/

Rare bone disorder of the foot found in children, involving the navicular bone.

/ˈkoʊlraʊʃɪz vælv/

The middle transverse fold of the rectum.

/ˈkɔɪloʊsaɪt/

A squamous epithelial cell with a halo around the nucleus, indicating HPV infection.

/ˌkɔɪloʊsaɪˈtoʊsɪs/

The state of having koilocytes present in a tissue sample (often seen in Pap smears).

/ˌkɔɪloʊˈnɪkiə/

Spoon-shaped nails, often indicating chronic iron deficiency.

/ˈkoʊkæn/

A clinical term in some regions for a hardening or induration of the skin.

/kɒmˈbuːtʃə/

A fermented tea drink; studied for its probiotic benefits but carries risks if prepared unhygienically.

/koʊˈnɪmɪtər/

A device used to measure the amount of dust in the air, relevant to respiratory health.

/ˈkoʊni/

An anatomical suffix or term relating to a cone or cone-shaped structure.

/kɒpf/

A prefix meaning head (from German).

/ˈkɒplɪks saɪn/

The early appearance of small red spots with blue-white centers inside the mouth, diagnostic of measles.

/kəˈrɒtkɒf saʊndz/

The sounds heard through a stethoscope when taking blood pressure.

/ˈkoʊʃər ˈdaɪət/

Food prepared according to Jewish dietary laws; relevant for nutritional planning in healthcare.

/ˈkɒstmən ˈsɪndroʊm/

Severe congenital neutropenia, a rare condition where white blood cells are dangerously low.

/koʊjəˈnɑːɡi həˈrɑːdə/

A multisystem disease involving the eyes, ears, and central nervous system.

/koʊˈʒɛvnɪkɒvz ˈɛpɪlɛpsi/

A form of continuous partial epilepsy.

/ˌkreɪpəˈlɪniən/

Pertaining to Emil Kraepelin’s classification system for mental illness.

/ˈkræft ˈeɪbɪŋ/

Refers to the clinical study of psychopathology and sexual behavior.

/krænz əˈnætəmi/

A specialized plant structure (sometimes discussed in pharmacology/botany) relating to photosynthesis.

/ˈkriːətiːn/

Variant spelling of creatine; a compound formed in protein metabolism.

/ˈkruːkənbɜːrɡ ˈspɪndəl/

A vertical pigment deposit on the posterior surface of the cornea, seen in pigment dispersion syndrome.

/ˈkruːkənbɜːrɡz ɑːrm/

A surgical procedure (cineplasty) that splits the forearm to create a pincer-like grip for amputees.

/ˈkrɪptɒn ˈleɪzər/

A laser used in ophthalmology to treat retinal disorders.

/ˈkrɪptɒn ˈleɪzər ˌfoʊtoʊkoʊˌæɡjʊˈleɪʃən/

A laser treatment used to seal leaking blood vessels in the retina.

/ˈkuːɡəlbɜːrɡ vɛˈlændər/

A mild form of spinal muscular atrophy (Type III).

/kʊlˈtʃɪtski sɛlz/

Neuroendocrine cells found in the lining of the respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts.

/ˈkʊmərz boʊn/

An anatomical term for a sesamoid bone in some tendons.

/ˈkuːnɪts ɪnˈhɪbɪtər/

A type of protein that acts as an enzyme inhibitor, specifically protease inhibitors.

/ˈkʊpfər sɛl ˌhaɪpərˈpleɪziə/

An increase in the number of macrophages in the liver, usually a response to infection.

/ˈkuːruː/

A fatal brain disease caused by prions, historically found in New Guinea.

/kvaɪm tɛst/

A skin test used to help diagnose sarcoidosis.

/ˈkaɪfoʊˌplæsti/

A surgical procedure used to treat a compression fracture of the vertebrae.

/ˈkaɪfoʊˌplæsti/

A minimally invasive surgery used to treat vertebral compression fractures.

/kaɪˈfoʊsɪs/

Excessive outward curvature of the spine, leading to a hunched back.