MedTerm Speak

/ˌmækroʊˈɡlɒsiə/

Abnormal enlargement of the tongue.

/ˌmækrɒfˈθælmiə/

Abnormal enlargement of the eyeball.

/ˌmækroʊˈskɒpɪk/

Visible to the naked eye; not microscopic.

/ˈmækjʊlər ɪˈdiːmə/

Fluid buildup and swelling in the macula of the eye.

/məˈlɪɡnənt ˌhaɪpərˈtɛnʃən/

Extremely high blood pressure that develops rapidly and causes organ damage.

/məˈlɪɡnənt ˌmɛləˈnoʊmə/

A dangerous form of skin cancer that begins in melanocytes.

/ˈmæliəbəl/

Capable of being shaped or bent; often used to describe certain surgical instruments.

/mælˈjuːnjən/

Healing of a fractured bone in a poor position.

/ˈmændɪbəl/

The lower jawbone; the largest and strongest bone of the face.

/mænˈdɪbjʊlər/

Pertaining to the mandible or lower jaw.

/ˈmæŋɡəniːz/

A trace mineral essential for bone formation and metabolic functions.

/ˈmeɪniə/

A mental state characterized by very high energy, excitement, and racing thoughts.

/ˈmæntəl/

The cerebral cortex; the outer layer of gray matter in the brain.

/məˌnuːbrioʊˈstɜːrnəl/

Relating to the joint between the manubrium and the body of the sternum.

/məˈnuːbriəm/

The broad upper part of the sternum (breastbone).

/ˈmæpɪŋ/

The localization of specific areas, such as brain mapping or genetic mapping.

/məˈræzməs/

Severe undernourishment causing an infant's or child's weight to be significantly low for their age.

/ˈmæroʊ/

The soft fatty substance in the cavities of bones, in which blood cells are produced.

/mæsk əv ˈprɛɡnənsi/

Melasma; dark patches on the face that occur during pregnancy.

/mæˈsiːtər/

A powerful muscle that facilitates chewing, located in the cheek.

/mæˈstɛktəmi/

Surgical removal of one or both breasts, partially or completely.

/ˌmæstɪˈkeɪʃən/

The medical term for chewing.

/mæˈstaɪtɪs/

Inflammation of the breast tissue, often involving an infection.

/ˈmæstɔɪd ˈprɒsɛs/

A conical prominence of the temporal bone behind the ear.

/ˈmæstəˌpɛksi/

A surgical procedure to raise and firm the breasts by removing excess skin and tightening the surrounding tissue; a breast lift.

/ˌmætʃʊˈreɪʃən/

The process of reaching full development or ripening, whether of a cell, a tissue, or an individual.

/mækˈsɪlə/

The bone that forms the upper jaw and part of the nose and eye sockets.

/məkˈbɜːrniz pɔɪnt/

A point on the abdominal wall that corresponds to the location of the appendix; tenderness here is a classic sign of appendicitis.

/miːn ɑːrˈtɪəriəl ˈprɛʃər/

MAP; the average arterial pressure during a single cardiac cycle, considered a better indicator of perfusion to vital organs.

/ˈmiːzəlz/

A highly contagious viral disease marked by fever and a characteristic red rash, preventable by the MMR vaccine.

/ˌmiːəˈtɒtəmi/

A surgical procedure to enlarge the meatus (opening) of the urethra.

/miˈeɪtəs/

A natural body opening or canal (e.g., the external auditory meatus).

/mɪˈkoʊniəm/

The dark green substance forming the first feces of a newborn infant.

/ˈmiːdiəl/

Anatomical term meaning toward the middle or midline of the body.

/ˈmiːdiən nɜːrv/

A major nerve of the upper limb; compression of this nerve at the wrist causes Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

/ˌmiːdiəˈstaɪnəm/

The central compartment of the chest cavity between the lungs, containing the heart.

/mɪˈdʌlə/

The innermost part of an organ or structure, such as the renal medulla (kidney) or adrenal medulla.

/mɪˈdʌlə ˌɒblɒŋˈɡætə/

The lowest part of the brainstem, controlling autonomic functions like breathing and heart rate.

/ˌmɛɡəˈkoʊlən/

Abnormal dilation of the colon, often accompanied by paralysis of the bowel movements.

/ˌmɛɡəˈkærioʊsaɪt/

A large bone marrow cell responsible for the production of blood platelets.

/ˈmɛɡələblæst/

A large, abnormally developed red blood cell precursor.

/maɪˈoʊsɪs/

A type of cell division that results in four daughter cells each with half the number of chromosomes of the parent cell.

/ˈmaɪsnərz ˈkɔːrpʌsəlz/

Sensory nerve endings in the skin that are sensitive to light touch.

/ˌmɛlənˈkoʊliə/

A severe form of depression characterized by deep sadness and lack of interest in everything.

/ˈmɛlənɪn/

A dark brown to black pigment occurring in the hair, skin, and iris of the eye.

/mɪˈlænəˌsaɪt/

A cell in the skin and eyes that produces the pigment melanin.

/ˌmɛləˈnoʊmə/

A serious type of skin cancer that develops from the pigment-producing cells.

/ˌmɛləˈnɒtɪk/

Pertaining to the presence of melanin; often used to describe dark-colored stools (melena).

/mɪˈlæzmə/

A condition in which brown patches appear on the face, often triggered by hormonal changes or sun exposure.

/ˌmɛləˈtoʊnɪn/

A hormone primarily released by the pineal gland that regulates the sleep-wake cycle.

/məˈliːnə/

Dark sticky feces containing partly digested blood, typically following internal bleeding.

/ˈmɛmbreɪn/

A thin pliable layer of tissue covering surfaces or separating regions in an organism.

/mɛˈnɑːrki/

The first occurrence of menstruation.

/mɪˈnɪndʒiːz/

The three membranes (dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater) that line the skull and vertebral canal.

/ˌmɛnɪnˈdʒaɪtɪs/

Inflammation of the meninges caused by viral or bacterial infection.

/mɪˈnɪskəs/

A C-shaped piece of tough, rubbery cartilage that acts as a shock absorber between the shinbone and the thighbone.

/ˌmɛnoʊˌmɛtrəˈreɪdʒə/

A condition characterized by excessive uterine bleeding at both the usual time of menstruation and at irregular intervals.

/ˈmɛnəˌpɔːz/

The ceasing of menstruation, typically occurring between 45 and 50 years of age.

/ˌmɛnəˈreɪdʒə/

Abnormally heavy bleeding at menstruation.

/ˌmɛnstruˈeɪʃən/

The process in a woman of discharging blood and other materials from the lining of the uterus at intervals of about one lunar month.

/ˌmɛzɛnˈsɛfəlɒn/

The technical name for the midbrain.

/ˈmɛzənˌtɛri/

A fold of the peritoneum that attaches the stomach, small intestine, and other organs to the posterior wall of the abdomen.

/ˌmɛzoʊˌθiːliˈoʊmə/

A malignant tumor that is caused by inhaled asbestos fibers and forms in the lining of the lungs, abdomen, or heart.

/məˈtæbəˌlɪzəm/

The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.

/məˈtæbəˌlɪzəm/

The sum of all chemical reactions in the body, divided into anabolism (building) and catabolism (breaking down).

/ˌmɛtəˈkɑːrpəl/

Any of the five bones of the hand between the wrist (carpus) and the fingers (phalanges).

/ˌmɛtəkɑːrpoʊfəˈlændʒiəl/

MCP; the large joints at the base of the fingers, often called knuckles.

/ˌmɛtəmɔːrˈfɒpsiə/

A type of distorted vision in which straight lines appear wavy or bent, often a sign of retinal problems.

/mɪˈtæfɪsɪs/

The narrow portion of a long bone between the epiphysis and the diaphysis.

/mɪˈtæfɪsɪs/

The growing part of a long bone between the diaphysis (shaft) and the epiphysis (end).

/ˌmɛtəˈpleɪʒə/

The transformation of one type of mature tissue into another, often as a response to chronic irritation.

/məˈtæstəsɪs/

The development of secondary malignant growths at a distance from a primary site of cancer.

/ˌmɛtəˈtɑːrsəl/

Any of the bones of the foot between the ankle (tarsus) and the toes (phalanges).

/ˌmɛtətɑːrˈsældʒə/

A condition marked by pain and inflammation in the ball of the foot.

/mɛtˈfɔːrmɪn/

A first-line medication used to treat type 2 diabetes by lowering glucose production in the liver.

/ˌmaɪkroʊˌændʒiˈɒpəθi/

A disease of the very small blood vessels (capillaries), frequently a complication of diabetes.

/ˈmaɪkroʊb/

A microorganism, especially a bacterium causing disease or fermentation.

/ˌmaɪkroʊˈsɛfəli/

Abnormal smallness of the head, a congenital condition associated with incomplete brain development.

/ˌmaɪkroʊˈɛmbəˌlɪzəm/

A small embolus (blood clot or air bubble) that obstructs a small blood vessel.

/maɪˈkrɒɡliə/

Small glial cells that serve as the primary immune defense in the central nervous system.

/ˌmɪktjʊˈrɪʃən/

The medical term for urination.

/ˌmɪktjʊˈrɪʃən ˈriːflɛks/

The nervous system reflex that triggers the urge to urinate and coordinates the emptying of the bladder.

/mɪd ækˈsɪlɛri laɪn/

A vertical landmark line starting at the center of the armpit and extending down the side of the chest.

/ˈmɪdbreɪn/

A small central part of the brainstem, developing from the middle of the primitive or embryonic brain.

/ˈmaɪɡreɪn/

A recurrent throbbing headache that typically affects one side of the head and is often accompanied by nausea and disturbed vision.

/ˌmɪliɪˈkwɪvələnt/

mEq; a unit of measurement used for electrolytes like sodium and potassium in the blood.

/ˌmɪnərəloʊˈkɔːrtɪkɔɪd/

A class of steroid hormones (like aldosterone) that regulate salt and water balance.

/maɪˈoʊsɪs/

Excessive constriction of the pupil of the eye.

/ˈmɪsˌkærɪdʒ/

The spontaneous loss of a woman's pregnancy before the 20th week.

/ˈmɪsəltoʊ saɪn/

A radiographic appearance where lung shadows resemble mistletoe, sometimes seen in sarcoidosis.

/ˌmaɪtəˈkɒndriə/

Organelles in the cell often called the 'powerhouse,' responsible for creating ATP (energy).

/maɪˈtoʊsɪs/

A type of cell division that results in two daughter cells each having the same number and kind of chromosomes as the parent nucleus.

/ˈmaɪtrəl vælv/

The valve between the left atrium and the left ventricle of the heart, consisting of two tapered cusps.

/ˈmaɪtrəl vælv ˈproʊlæps/

MVP; a condition where the heart's mitral valve flaps don't close smoothly, sometimes causing blood to leak backward.

/ˌmoʊbɪlɪˈzeɪʃən/

The act of making a part of the body movable; in physical therapy, it refers to moving a joint or limb.

/ˈmɒdɪfaɪd ˈrædɪkəl mæˈstɛktəmi/

A surgery for breast cancer that removes the entire breast and axillary lymph nodes, but leaves the chest muscles.

/moʊz ˈsɜːrdʒəri/

A precise surgical technique used to treat skin cancer by removing thin layers of skin and examining them under a microscope until only cancer-free tissue remains.

/ˈmoʊlər/

A grinding tooth at the back of a mammal's mouth.

/ˈmoʊldɪŋ/

The natural process by which a baby's head changes shape to fit through the birth canal during delivery.

/moʊl/

A common skin growth (nevus) made of pigment-forming cells; also a unit of chemical measurement.

/məˈlʌskəm kənˌteɪdʒiˈoʊsəm/

A viral skin infection that causes small, painless, pearly bumps.

/ˈmɒŋkəbɜːrɡz ɑːrˌtɪərioʊsklɪˈroʊsɪs/

Calcium deposits in the muscular layer of medium-sized arteries, usually not blocking blood flow.

/mɒŋˈɡoʊliən spɒt/

A flat, bluish-gray birthmark, common in infants of color, usually found on the lower back or buttocks.

/ˌmɒnəˈkloʊnəl ˈæntɪˌbɒdi/

Laboratory-made proteins that mimic the immune system's ability to fight off harmful pathogens or cancer cells.

/ˈmɒnəˌsaɪt/

A type of white blood cell that eventually leaves the blood to become a macrophage in the tissues.

/ˌmɒnoʊˌnuːkliˈoʊsɪs/

Often called 'mono', it is an infectious disease usually caused by the Epstein-Barr virus.

/ˌmɒnəˈpliːdʒə/

Paralysis affecting only one limb.

/ˌmɒnəˈsækəˌraɪd/

The simplest form of sugar, such as glucose or fructose, that cannot be broken down further into simpler sugars.

/mɒnz ˈpjuːbɪs/

The rounded mass of fatty tissue lying over the joint of the pubic bones.

/muːd ˈsteɪbɪˌlaɪzər/

A psychiatric medication used to treat mood disorders characterized by intense shifts, such as bipolar disorder.

/muːn feɪs/

A medical sign where the face becomes round and full, typically due to long-term steroid use or Cushing's syndrome.

/mɔːrˈbɪdəti/

The condition of being diseased; the rate of disease in a population.

/ˈmɔːroʊ ˈriːflɛks/

The 'startle reflex' in infants, where they throw back their head and extend their arms in response to a loud noise or sudden movement.

/ˈmɔːrfiːn/

A potent opioid analgesic used to treat severe pain, derived from the opium poppy.

/mɔːrˈfɒlədʒi/

The study of the size, shape, and structure of cells or organisms.

/mɔːrˈtæləti/

The state of being subject to death; the death rate in a population.

/mɔːrˈtɪʃən/

A person whose job is to prepare dead bodies for burial or cremation.

/ˈmɒrjʊlə/

A solid ball of cells resulting from division of a fertilized ovum, and from which a blastula is formed.

/moʊˈtɪləti/

The ability of an organism or fluid to move spontaneously and actively (e.g., sperm motility).

/ˈmoʊtər ˈnjʊərɒn/

A nerve cell forming part of a pathway along which impulses pass from the brain or spinal cord to a muscle or gland.

/ˌɛm ɑːr ˈaɪ/

Abbreviation for Magnetic Resonance Imaging.

/ˌmjuːkəˈlɪtɪk/

A medication capable of dissolving or breaking down mucus.

/ˌmjuːkoʊˈpjʊərʊlənt/

Containing both mucus and pus.

/mjuːˈkoʊsə/

A mucous membrane; the moist, inner lining of some organs and body cavities.

/ˈmjuːkəs ˈmɛmbreɪn/

The moist, protective lining of body cavities that open to the outside.

/ˈmjuːkəs/

A slippery secretion produced by, and covering, mucous membranes.

/ˌmʌltifækˈtɔːriəl/

Involving or dependent on a number of factors, especially genetic and environmental.

/ˌmʌltiˈɡrævɪdə/

A woman who is or has been pregnant for at least the second time.

/ˌmʌltiˈlɒkjʊlər/

Divided into many small cavities or compartments.

/ˈmʌltiˌɔːrɡən ˈfeɪljər/

The clinical dysfunction of two or more organ systems in an acutely ill patient.

/mʌlˈtɪpərə/

A woman who has had more than one pregnancy resulting in viable offspring.

/ˈmʌltɪpəl ˌmaɪəˈloʊmə/

A cancer that forms in a type of white blood cell called a plasma cell.

/ˈmʌltɪpəl sklɪˈroʊsɪs/

A chronic disease involving damage to the sheaths of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.

/mʌmps/

A viral infection that primarily affects the parotid glands near the ears.

/ˈmjʊərəl ˈθrɒmbəs/

A blood clot that forms on the wall of a large blood vessel or heart chamber.

/ˈmjʊəraɪn/

Relating to mice or rats.

/ˈmɜːrmər/

A recurring sound heard in the heart through a stethoscope that may indicate a problem with a heart valve.

/ˈmʌsəl/

A band or bundle of fibrous tissue in a human or animal body that has the ability to contract.

/ˈmʌsəl toʊn/

The continuous and passive partial contraction of the muscles; tonus.

/ˈmʌskjʊlər ˈdɪstrəfi/

A hereditary condition marked by progressive weakening and wasting of the muscles.

/ˌmʌskjʊloʊˈskɛlɪtəl/

Relating to both the muscles and the skeleton.

/ˈmʌstərd ɡæs/

A cytotoxic and blister agent used in chemical warfare, leading to severe skin and lung damage.

/ˈmjuːtədʒən/

An agent, such as radiation or a chemical substance, which causes genetic mutation.

/mjuːˈteɪʃən/

The changing of the structure of a gene, resulting in a variant form that may be transmitted to subsequent generations.

/ˈmjuːtɪzəm/

Inability or refusal to speak, often due to psychological or neurological factors.

/maɪˈældʒə/

Pain in a muscle or group of muscles.

/ˌmaɪəsˈθiːniə/

Muscle weakness.

/ˌmaɪəsˈθiːniə ˈɡrævɪs/

A condition causing abnormal muscle weakness without atrophy, and which is caused by a defect in nerve impulse transmission.

/ˌmaɪkoʊbækˈtɪəriəm/

A genus of bacteria that includes the causative agents of tuberculosis and leprosy.

/maɪˈkɒlədʒi/

The scientific study of fungi.

/mɪˈdraɪəsɪs/

Dilation of the pupil of the eye.

/ˌmɪdriˈætɪk/

A drug that causes the pupil of the eye to dilate.

/ˌmaɪəlɛnˈsɛfəlɒn/

The posterior part of the developing vertebrate hindbrain; becomes the medulla oblongata.

/ˈmaɪəlɪn/

A mixture of proteins and phospholipids forming a whitish insulating sheath around many nerve fibers.

/ˈmaɪəlɪn ʃiːθ/

An insulating layer that forms around nerves, allowing electrical impulses to transmit quickly.

/ˌmaɪəˈlaɪtɪs/

Inflammation of the spinal cord or of the bone marrow.

/ˈmaɪəloʊsiːl/

A protrusion of the spinal cord through a defect in the vertebral column.

/ˌmaɪəloʊfaɪˈbroʊsɪs/

A rare type of bone marrow cancer that disrupts the normal production of blood cells.

/ˌmaɪəˈlɒɡrəfi/

A diagnostic imaging test using a contrast medium to detect pathology of the spinal cord.

/ˌmaɪəˈloʊmə/

A malignant tumor of the bone marrow.

/ˌmaɪəloʊsəˈprɛʃən/

A condition in which bone marrow activity is decreased, resulting in fewer red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.

/ˌmaɪoʊˈkɑːrdiəl/

Relating to the muscular tissue of the heart (myocardium).

/ˌmaɪoʊˈkɑːrdiəl ɪnˈfɑːrkʃən/

Commonly known as a heart attack; the death of heart muscle due to blocked blood flow.

/ˌmaɪoʊkɑːrˈdaɪtɪs/

Inflammation of the heart muscle.

/maɪˈɒklənəs/

Spasmodic jerky contraction of groups of muscles.

/ˌmaɪoʊˈfaɪbrɪl/

Any of the elongated contractile threads found in striated muscle cells.

/maɪˈoʊmə/

A benign tumor of muscular tissue.

/ˌmaɪoʊˈmiːtriəm/

The muscular middle layer of the wall of the uterus.

/maɪˈɒpəθi/

A disease of muscle tissue.

/maɪˈoʊpiə/

Nearsightedness; a condition in which close objects appear clearly, but far ones don't.

/maɪˈɒpɪk/

Relating to or affected by nearsightedness.

/maɪˈɔːrəfi/

Surgical suturing of a muscle.

/ˈmaɪəsɪn/

A fibrous protein that forms the contractile filaments of muscle cells.

/maɪˈɒtəmi/

Surgical incision or cutting of a muscle.

/ˌmɪrɪnˈdʒaɪtɪs/

Inflammation of the tympanic membrane (eardrum).

/ˌmɪrɪŋˈɡɒtəmi/

Surgical incision into the eardrum, typically to relieve pressure or drain fluid.

/ˌmɪksɪˈdiːmə/

Swelling of the skin and underlying tissues giving a waxy appearance, typical of severe hypothyroidism.

/mɪkˈsoʊmə/

A benign tumor of connective tissue containing mucous material.

/mɛniˈɛərz dɪˈziːz/

A disorder of the inner ear that causes episodes of vertigo, tinnitus, and hearing loss.

/ˈnjuːkəl/

Relating to the nape (back) of the neck.