MedTerm Speak

/ˈkjuː ˈfiːvər njuːˈmoʊniə/

A specific manifestation of Q fever where the primary infection site is the lungs.

/ˈkjuːˌæŋɡəl/

The angle formed by the intersection of the functional lines of force of the quadriceps and the patellar ligament; used to assess knee alignment.

/ˈkjuːˌfiːvər/

An infectious disease caused by the bacterium Coxiella burnetii, typically transmitted to humans from farm animals.

/ˈkjuːˌsɔːrtɪŋ/

A psychological research method used to study people's 'subjectivity' or viewpoint on a clinical issue.

/ˈkjuː swɪtʃt ˈleɪzər/

A laser used in dermatology for tattoo removal and treating pigmented lesions.

/ˈkjuː swɪtʃt ˈleɪzər ˈθɛrəpi/

Treatment using high-intensity laser pulses to break up tattoo ink or skin pigment.

/ˈkjuː swɪtʃt ɛn diː jæɡ ˈleɪzər/

A laser used in ophthalmology for posterior capsulotomy and in dermatology for pigment removal.

/ˈkjuːˌtɪp/

A common term for a cotton-tipped applicator used in cleaning or applying medication.

/ˈkjuː weɪv/

The first downward deflection of the QRS complex on an ECG; deep Q-waves can indicate a past myocardial infarction.

/ˈkjuː weɪv ˌmaɪoʊˈkɑːrdiəl ɪnˈfɑːrkʃən/

A type of heart attack that leads to significant changes in the ECG, often signifying deeper tissue damage.

/ˈkjuː weɪv ˌpæθəˈlɒdʒɪk/

A wide or deep Q-wave on an ECG that indicates permanent damage from a heart attack.

/ˈkwɒntəm ˈsætɪs/

A Latin term used in prescriptions meaning 'as much as is enough' to reach a certain volume or concentration.

/ˌkwɑːtər ɪn ˈdiːeɪ/

A medical abbreviation used in prescriptions meaning 'four times a day'.

/ˌkjuː ɑːr ˈɛs ˈæksɪs/

The average direction of electrical flow through the ventricles during a heartbeat.

/ˌkjuː ɑːr ˈɛs ˈkɒmplɛks/

The combination of three of the graphical deflections seen on a typical electrocardiogram (ECG), representing ventricular depolarization.

/ˌkjuː ɑːr ˈɛs djʊˈreɪʃən/

The time it takes for the ventricles of the heart to depolarize, normally 0.08 to 0.10 seconds.

/ˌkjuː ˈtiː dɪˈspɜːrʒən/

The difference between the maximum and minimum QT intervals on a multi-lead ECG, indicating heart variability.

/ˌkjuː ˈtiː ˈɪntərvəl/

A measurement made on an ECG used to assess some of the electrical properties of the heart; prolonged QT can lead to arrhythmias.

/ˌkjuː ˈtiː ˈsiː/

Corrected QT interval; the QT interval adjusted for the patient's heart rate.

/ˈkwɒdˌkɔːr/

In modern medical technology, referring to processors in imaging equipment (MRI/CT) with four processing units.

/kwɒˈdræŋɡjʊlər loʊb/

A specific part of the superior surface of the cerebellum.

/kwɒˈdræŋɡjʊlər ˈmɛmbreɪn/

A layer of submucosa in the larynx that helps form the vestibular fold (false vocal cord).

/kwɒˈdræŋɡjʊlər speɪs/

An anatomical space in the axilla through which the axillary nerve and posterior circumflex humeral artery pass.

/ˈkwɒdrənt ˌhɛmiæˈnɒpsiə/

Loss of vision in a specific quarter (quadrant) of the visual field in both eyes.

/ˈkwɒdrənt brɛst/

One of the four areas of the breast (Upper Outer, Upper Inner, Lower Outer, Lower Inner) used to localize tumors.

/ˌkwɒdrəntæˈnoʊpiə/

Loss of vision in one quarter of the visual field.

/ˌkwɒdrəntæˈnoʊpiə suːˈpɪəriər/

Loss of the upper quarter of the visual field; also known as 'pie in the sky' defect.

/ˌkwɒdrəntæˈnɒpsiə ɪnˈfɪəriər/

Blindness in the lower quarter of the visual field, often caused by lesions in the parietal lobe.

/ˌkwɒdrænˈtɛktəmi/

A breast-conserving surgery for cancer where one-quarter of the breast is removed.

/ˈkwɒdrənts/

The four sections into which the abdomen is divided for clinical examination.

/ˈkwɒdræt/

A square frame used in ecological medicine or field studies to isolate a standard area for study.

/ˈkwɒdreɪt/

Square or rectangular in shape; used to describe specific lobes (e.g., quadrate lobe of the liver).

/kwɒˈdrætɪk ɪˈkweɪʒən/

Used in pharmacokinetic modeling and calculating body surface area in pediatrics.

/kwɒˈdreɪtəs ˈfɛmərɪs/

A flat, quadrilateral skeletal muscle located on the posterior side of the hip joint.

/kwɒˈdreɪtəs ˈleɪbiaɪ ɪnˌfɪəriˈɔːrɪs/

The muscle that pulls the lower lip down and slightly outward.

/kwɒˈdreɪtəs ˈleɪbiaɪ suːˌpɪəriˈɔːrɪs/

A muscle used in facial expression to elevate the upper lip.

/kwɒˈdreɪtəs lʌmˈbɔːrəm/

The deepest abdominal muscle, located in the lower back, used for lateral flexion of the spine.

/kwɒˈdreɪtəs lʌmˈbɔːrəm ˈsɪndroʊm/

A common cause of lower back pain involving trigger points in the quadratus lumborum muscle.

/kwɒˈdreɪtəs ˈmɛntaɪ/

A synonym for the depressor labii inferioris muscle in the chin.

/kwɒˈdreɪtəs ˈplænti/

A muscle in the foot that helps flex the toes.

/ˈkwɒdri/

A prefix meaning four.

/ˌkwɒdrɪsɛnˈtɛniəl/

Referring to four hundred years; sometimes used in longitudinal epidemiological studies.

/ˈkwɒdrɪsɛps/

The large muscle at the front of the thigh, which is divided into four distinct portions and acts to extend the leg.

/ˈkwɒdrɪsɛps ˈfɛmərɪs/

The four-part muscle group on the front of the thigh.

/ˈkwɒdrɪsɛps ˈfɛmərɪs ˈmʌsəl/

The full name for the group of four muscles on the front of the thigh.

/ˈkwɒdrɪsɛps læɡ/

The inability to actively extend the knee to its full range, despite having full passive range.

/ˈkwɒdrɪsɛps ˈspɛərɪŋ/

A type of knee replacement surgery that avoids cutting the quadriceps tendon to allow for faster recovery.

/ˈkwɒdrɪsɛps ˈtɛndən/

The tendon that connects the quadriceps muscles to the patella.

/ˈkwɒdrɪsɛps ˈtɛndən ˈrʌptʃər/

A serious injury where the tendon connecting the quadriceps to the kneecap is torn.

/ˌkwɒdrɪˈkʌspɪd/

Having four cusps, often referring to a rare congenital abnormality of the heart valves.

/ˌkwɒdrɪˈdʒɛmɪnə/

Referring to the corpora quadrigemina, four rounded elevations on the dorsal part of the midbrain.

/ˌkwɒdrɪˈdʒɛmɪnəl/

Consisting of four parts or arranged in sets of four.

/ˌkwɒdrɪˈdʒɛmɪnəl ˈbɒdiz/

Four colliculi in the midbrain that serve as reflex centers for vision and hearing.

/ˌkwɒdrɪˈdʒɛmɪnəs/

Refers to the corpora quadrigemina in the midbrain.

/ˌkwɒdrɪˈdʒɛmɪni/

A cardiac arrhythmia where every fourth beat is a premature ventricular contraction (PVC).

/kwɒˈdrɪljənθ/

Used in toxicology to describe femto-level concentrations ($10^{-15}$).

/ˈkwɒdrɪˌloʊb/

Having four lobes.

/kwɒˈdrɪpərə/

A woman who has given birth to a viable infant in four separate pregnancies.

/ˌkwɒdrɪˈpliːdʒə/

Paralysis of all four limbs.

/ˌkwɒdrɪˈpliːdʒə ˈspæstɪk/

A form of cerebral palsy affecting all four limbs, characterized by high muscle tone and stiffness.

/ˌkwɒdrɪˈpliːdʒɪk kənˈtrækʃən/

Involuntary muscle tightening occurring in patients with paralysis of all four limbs.

/ˈkwɒdrɪplɛks/

Consisting of four parts; sometimes used in laboratory testing (quadriplex PCR).

/ˈkwɒdrɪplɛksər/

A device used in laboratory automation to process four signals or samples simultaneously.

/ˈkwɒdrɪsɛkt/

To cut or divide into four parts.

/ˌkwɒdrɪtjuːˈbɜːrkjʊlər/

Having four tubercles or cusps, typically used in dental morphology.

/ˌkwɒdrɪˈveɪlənt/

A vaccine that works by stimulating an immune response against four different antigens (e.g., certain flu or HPV vaccines).

/kwɒˈdruːpɪdəl/

Walking on four limbs; sometimes used in developmental assessment of infants.

/kwɒˈdruːpəl ˈbaɪpæs/

Coronary artery bypass surgery involving four different grafts to restore blood flow to the heart.

/kwɒˈdruːpəl skriːn/

A prenatal blood test used to screen for Down syndrome, trisomy 18, and neural tube defects.

/kwɒˈdruːplɪt/

Each of four children born at one birth.

/ˈkwɒlɪtətɪv/

Relating to, measuring, or measured by the quality of something rather than its quantity.

/ˈkwɒlɪtətɪv əˈnælɪsɪs/

Determining the chemical constituents of a sample without regard to their quantity.

/ˈkwɒlɪtətɪv ˈdeɪtə/

Descriptive information in a clinical study that cannot be measured numerically (e.g., patient experience).

/ˈkwɒlɪtətɪv ˈɪnvəntɔːri/

A clinical list of signs and symptoms observed rather than measured.

/ˈkwɒlɪtətɪv tɛst/

A test that determines the presence or absence of a substance rather than its specific amount.

/ˈkwɒlɪtətɪv treɪt/

A genetic trait that falls into discrete categories (e.g., blood type) rather than a continuous range.

/ˈkwɒləti əˈʃʊərəns/

Systematic monitoring and evaluation of various aspects of a medical project or facility.

/ˈkwɒləti ˈmænɪdʒmənt/

The overseeing of all activities and tasks needed to maintain a desired level of excellence in healthcare delivery.

/ˈkwɒləti əv laɪf/

A standard health outcome measure used to evaluate a patient's physical, mental, and social well-being.

/ˈkwɒləti əˈdʒʌstɪd laɪf jɪər/

QALY; a generic measure of disease burden used in economic evaluation to assess the value of medical interventions.

/ˈkwɒntəl/

Relating to an all-or-nothing response in pharmacology or nerve transmission.

/ˈkwɒntəl rɪˈliːs/

The release of neurotransmitters in discrete packets or 'quanta' from synaptic vesicles.

/ˈkwɒntɪtətɪv/

Relating to, measuring, or measured by the quantity of something.

/ˈkwɒntɪtətɪv əˈnælɪsɪs/

Determining the precise amount or concentration of a substance in a sample.

/ˈkwɒntɪtətɪv ˈæseɪ/

A lab test that measures the exact amount or concentration of a substance.

/ˈkwɒntɪtətɪv siː tiː/

QCT; a medical technique that uses computed tomography to measure bone mineral density.

/ˈkwɒntɪtətɪv ˈkʌltʃər/

A laboratory technique that counts the number of bacteria in a sample (e.g., colony-forming units in urine).

/ˈkwɒntɪtətɪv ˈmɛʒərmənt/

The recording of a data point using numerical values (e.g., blood pressure).

/ˈkwɒntɪtətɪv piː siː ɑːr/

qPCR; a laboratory technique used to amplify and simultaneously quantify a targeted DNA molecule.

/ˈkwɒntɪtətɪv rɪsk əˈsɛsmənt/

A method used in public health to mathematically predict the probability of a health event.

/ˈkwɒntɪti/

The amount or number of a substance or dose.

/ˈkwɒntɪti nɒt səˈfɪʃənt/

A laboratory term used when there isn't enough of a specimen (like blood or urine) to perform the requested test.

/ˈkwɒntəm/

A discrete quantity of energy; relevant in radiology and advanced medical imaging.

/ˈkwɒntəm dɒts/

Nanoscale semiconductor particles used in advanced medical imaging and drug delivery.

/ˈkwɒntəm ˈθɪəri/

Physical theory used to explain the operation of high-energy medical lasers and imaging equipment.

/ˈkwɒrəntiːn/

A state, period, or place of isolation in which people or animals that have arrived from elsewhere or been exposed to infectious or contagious disease are placed.

/ˈkwɒrəntiːn ˈpɪəriəd/

The time during which an individual is isolated to prevent the spread of an infectious agent.

/ˈkwɒrəntiːn ˈsteɪʃən/

A facility where travelers or animals are detained to prevent the introduction of exotic diseases.

/ˈkwɒrəntiːn ˈæbsəluːt/

The total restriction of movement for persons exposed to a contagious disease.

/ˈkwɔːrtən məˈlɛəriə/

A type of malaria caused by Plasmodium malariae where fever paroxysms occur every 72 hours.

/kwəˈtɜːrnəri ˈstrʌktʃər/

Alternative spelling of quaternary; the multi-subunit organization of proteins.

/ˈkwɔːrtɪk/

Occurring every fourth day; used to describe a fever pattern in certain types of malaria.

/kwɔːrts/

A mineral used in some types of medical equipment, particularly in ultraviolet light generators.

/kwɔːrts ˈfaɪbər/

A thin strand of quartz used in specialized medical sensors and fiber optic probes.

/kwɔːrts læmp/

A mercury vapor lamp with a quartz envelope used to generate ultraviolet rays for therapy.

/ˌkweɪzaɪ ɪkˈspɛrɪmənt/

An empirical study used to estimate the causal impact of a clinical intervention without random assignment.

/kwɒt/

Shorthand for a quaternary ammonium compound, frequently used as a disinfectant in hospitals.

/kwəˈtɜːrnəri/

The fourth in a series of hierarchical levels (e.g., quaternary healthcare represents highly specialized centers).

/kwəˈtɜːrnəri əˈmoʊniəm/

A group of chemical compounds used as disinfectants and antiseptics.

/kwəˈtɜːrnəri prɪˈvɛnʃən/

Actions taken to identify patients at risk of over-medicalization and to protect them from unnecessary medical interventions.

/kwəˈtɜːrnəri ˈstrʌktʃər/

The final three-dimensional structure of a protein formed by the assembly of multiple polypeptide chains.

/ˈkwɒtərnəri/

Consisting of or based on four.

/ˈkwiːzinəs/

A mild state of nausea or stomach upset.

/ˈkwɛkənstɛt məˈnuːvər/

The compression of the jugular veins to observe changes in cerebrospinal fluid pressure.

/ˈkwɛkənstɛt saɪn/

The absence of a rise in cerebrospinal fluid pressure when the jugular veins are compressed, indicating a spinal block.

/ˈkwɛkənstɛts tɛst/

A maneuver used during a lumbar puncture to see if there is an obstruction in the spinal canal.

/ˈkwiːnzlənd tɪk ˈtaɪfəs/

A mild rickettsial disease caused by Rickettsia australis and transmitted by ticks.

/ˈkwiːliə/

In medicine, sometimes refers to a genus of birds that are vectors for specific regional pathogens.

/ˈkweɪliə ˈfiːvər/

A viral infection sometimes found in avian populations that can rarely cross over to humans.

/ˈkwɛlʊŋ riˈækʃən/

A biochemical reaction used to identify specific types of bacteria by observing the swelling of the bacterial capsule.

/kwɛntʃ/

In MRI, the rapid loss of superconductivity in the magnet, usually resulting in the boiling off of liquid helium.

/kwɛntʃ vælv/

A safety device on an MRI machine used to vent helium gas in the event of an emergency magnet shutdown.

/ˈkwɜːrsɪtɪn/

A plant pigment (flavonoid) used as a dietary supplement for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

/kwɜːrˈsɪtrɪn/

A yellow crystalline glycoside found in the bark of several species of oak, used in pharmacological research.

/kɛərˈveɪnz ˌθaɪrɔɪˈdaɪtɪs/

Subacute granulomatous thyroiditis; a viral infection of the thyroid gland causing pain and fever.

/kɛərˈveɪnz dɪˈziːz/

An inflammation of the tendons on the thumb side of the wrist (De Quervain's tenosynovitis).

/ˈkwɪəri/

Used in medical records (often as '?') to indicate a suspected but unconfirmed diagnosis.

/kwɛst/

Often used in medical study titles (e.g., the QUEST study) to investigate specific treatment efficacy.

/ˌkwɪkˈæktɪŋ/

Used to describe medications, like insulin or bronchodilators, that begin working immediately.

/ˌkwɪkkəˈnɛkt/

A standard fitting used on medical gas lines (oxygen, air) to prevent accidental disconnection.

/ˈkwɪkloʊd/

Refers to a specific type of rapid-delivery system for radiopharmaceuticals or lab samples.

/ˌkwɪkriːd θərˈmɒmɪtər/

A digital thermometer designed to give a temperature reading in under 10 seconds.

/ˌkwɪkrɪˈliːs/

Referring to medical restraints or equipment designed to be detached instantly in an emergency.

/ˌkwɪkrɪˈliːf ˌmɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/

Medicines used to treat acute symptoms (e.g., rescue inhalers for asthma).

/ˈkwɪksɛt/

Used to describe certain types of medical cements or dental materials that harden rapidly.

/ˈkwɪkənɪŋ/

The first movement of the fetus in the uterus that can be felt by the mother.

/kwiˈɛsənt/

In a state or period of inactivity or dormancy.

/kwɪˈleɪə/

The dried bark of a South American tree used as an expectorant in some pharmaceutical preparations.

/ˈkwɪnəkrɪn/

A medication historically used to treat malaria and giardiasis, and as a sclerosing agent.

/ˈkwɪneɪt/

A salt or ester of quinic acid.

/ˈkwɪŋkiːz pʌls/

A clinical sign of aortic regurgitation where the nail bed flushes and pales rhythmically.

/kwɪˈnɛləˌreɪn/

A dopamine agonist used in research studies concerning Parkinson's disease.

/ˈkwɪnɪk ˈæsɪd/

A crystalline acid found in cinchona bark and coffee beans.

/ˈkwɪnɪdɛks/

A brand name for quinidine sulfate, used to treat heart rhythm disorders.

/ˈkwɪnɪdiːn/

A drug used to treat certain types of irregular heartbeats.

/ˈkwɪnɪdiːn ˌpɒliɡəˌlækˈtjʊərəneɪt/

A specific salt form of quinidine used for better gastric tolerability.

/ˈkwaɪnaɪn/

A bitter crystalline compound present in cinchona bark, used as a tonic and formerly as an antimalarial drug.

/ˈkwaɪnaɪn ˌæmbliˈoʊpiə/

Impaired vision resulting from quinine toxicity.

/ˈkwaɪnaɪn daɪˌhaɪdrəˈklɔːraɪd/

The intravenous form of quinine used in the treatment of severe malaria.

/ˈkwaɪnaɪn ˈsʌlfeɪt/

The common oral salt form of quinine used to treat uncomplicated malaria.

/ˈkwɪnɪnɪzəm/

Variant of quinism; the toxic syndrome caused by excessive quinine.

/ˈkwɪnɪzəm/

A condition or set of symptoms resulting from chronic quinine poisoning.

/ˈkwɪnɪzəm/

Variant of cinchonism; the group of symptoms (tinnitus, headache, nausea) caused by quinine overdose.

/ˈkwɪnəlɪneɪt/

A salt of quinolinic acid; an NMDA receptor agonist.

/ˌkwɪnəˈlɪnɪk ˈæsɪd/

A neurotoxin produced in the brain that may play a role in neurodegenerative diseases like Huntington's.

/ˈkwɪnəˌloʊn/

A class of broad-spectrum antibiotics (e.g., ciprofloxacin) used to treat various bacterial infections.

/ˈkwɪnəˌloʊn rɪˈzɪstəns/

The ability of bacteria to survive exposure to quinolone antibiotics.

/ˈkwɪnəloʊn ɪnˈdjuːst ɑːrˈθrɒpəθi/

A side effect of quinolone antibiotics involving joint and tendon damage.

/kwɪˈnoʊn/

A class of organic compounds found in biological systems, essential for electron transport (e.g., Vitamin K).

/kwɪˈnoʊn rɪˈdʌkteɪs/

An enzyme that protects cells against oxidative stress by reducing quinones.

/kwɪˈnoʊvɪk ˈæsɪd/

A compound found in cinchona bark.

/kwɪˈnɒksəˌliːn/

A heterocyclic compound used as a scaffold in the development of certain antibiotics and anticancer drugs.

/kwɪnˈkwɑːtrəs/

Historical term used in early anatomy to refer to a specific grouping of five skeletal muscles.

/ˌkwɪŋkwɪˈkʌspɪd/

Having five cusps, as in some molar teeth.

/ˌkwɪŋkwɪˈkʌspɪdeɪt/

Formal descriptor for a tooth possessing five distinct cusps.

/ˌkwɪŋkwɪˈfoʊlieɪt/

Having five leaflets; sometimes used to describe the arrangement of anatomical structures.

/ˌkwɪŋkwɪˈfoʊlieɪtɪd/

Possessing five leaf-like structures; used in dermatological descriptions.

/kwɪŋˈkiːnə/

A traditional term for cinchona bark, the source of quinine.

/kwɪŋˈkiːnə bɑːrk/

The bark of the cinchona tree from which quinine and quinidine are extracted.

/ˌkwɪŋˈkwɪvələnt/

In chemistry, having a valence of five.

/ˈkwɪnzi/

Also known as a peritonsillar abscess; inflammation of the throat and especially an abscess in the region of the tonsils.

/ˈkwɪntən/

Occurring every fifth day (e.g., trench fever).

/kwɪnˈtænə ˈfiːvər/

Fever that recurs every fifth day, historically used to describe Trench Fever.

/kwɪnˈtænə ˈfiːvər/

Another name for trench fever, caused by Bartonella quintana.

/kwɪnt/

A French medical term for a paroxysm of coughing, especially in whooping cough.

/kwænts/

A French clinical term used for a series of rapid coughs, specifically in Pertussis.

/kwɪnˈtɪljənθ/

An extremely small unit of measure ($10^{-18}$) used in advanced toxicology.

/kwɪnˈtɪpərə/

A woman who has given birth five separate times.

/ˈkwɪntən ˈkæθɪtər/

A double-lumen catheter used for temporary hemodialysis.

/kwɪnˈtjuːpəl/

Consisting of five parts; often used to describe high-order multi-organ trauma or procedures.

/kwɪnˈtjuːplɪt/

Each of five children born at one birth.

/kwɪnˈtjuːplɪts/

Five offspring produced in the same pregnancy.

/ˈkwɪntəs/

Refers to the fifth; in anatomy, the 'digitus quintus' is the little finger or little toe.

/kwɪnˌnjuːklɪˈdaɪnɪl ˈbɛnzɪleɪt/

A potent anticholinergic agent used in research and as a chemical incapacitating agent.

/kwɪˈnjuːprɪstɪn/

An antibiotic used in combination with dalfopristin to treat life-threatening infections caused by vancomycin-resistant bacteria.

/ˈkwɪpəziːn/

A piperazine drug used in neurological research as a serotonin receptor agonist.

/kwɪˈskwæleɪt/

An agonist for certain types of glutamate receptors in the nervous system.

/kwɪˈskwæleɪt rɪˈsɛptər/

An older name for the AMPA receptor, a type of glutamate receptor in the brain.

/kwɪˈskwælɪk ˈæsɪd/

A potent agonist for AMPA receptors in the central nervous system.

/kwɪtʃ/

A type of grass (Triticum repens) whose rhizome is occasionally used in herbal diuretic preparations.

/ˈkwɪvər/

A slight tremulous motion, sometimes seen in muscle fasciculations.

/ˈkwɪvər əv ˈmʌsəl/

A common clinical description of myoclonus or fine fasciculations.

/ˈkwɪvər əv ðə hɑːrt/

A non-technical term for ventricular fibrillation, where the heart muscles twitch ineffectively.

/ˈkwɪvərɪŋ/

Clinical description of fine muscle tremors or fasciculations.

/ˈkwɪvərɪŋ hɑːrt/

A clinical description of ventricular fibrillation.

/ˈkwɔːrəm ˈsɛnsɪŋ/

A system of stimulus and response correlated to population density in bacteria; relevant in infection studies.

/kwoʊˈtɪdiən/

Occurring every day; used to describe a daily recurring fever.

/ˈkwoʊʃənt/

The result of division; used in clinical scores like the Respiratory Quotient ($RQ$).

/ˈkwoʊʃənt ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒəns/

IQ; a total score derived from standardized tests designed to assess human intelligence.

/ˈkwoʊʃənt rɪˈspɪrətɔːri/

The ratio of $CO_2$ produced to $O_2$ consumed ($RQ$); used to determine which fuel (fat, carb, or protein) the body is burning.