MedTerm Speak

/ˈjuː weɪv/

A small deflection on an ECG following the T-wave, sometimes seen in hypokalemia.

/juːˈbɪkwɪtɪn/

A protein found in nearly all eukaryotic cells that helps regulate the processes of other proteins.

/ˈʌlsərətɪv koʊˈlaɪtɪs/

A chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes inflammation and ulcers in the digestive tract.

/ˈʌlnə ˈstaɪlɔɪd ˈprɒsɛs/

The bony projection at the end of the ulna near the wrist.

/ˈʌlnər ˈɑːrtəri/

The main blood vessel supplying the medial aspect of the forearm and hand.

/ˈʌlnər ˈbɜːrsə/

A synovial sheath in the palm of the hand.

/ˈʌlnər kəˈlætərəl ˈlɪɡəmənt/

A thick triangular band at the medial aspect of the elbow or thumb.

/ˈʌlnər ˌdiːviˈeɪʃən/

A hand deformity where the fingers drift toward the little finger; common in rheumatoid arthritis.

/ˌʌltɪmoʊˈbræŋkiəl ˈbɒdi/

An embryonic structure that gives rise to the C cells of the thyroid gland.

/ˌʌltrəˈsɛntrɪfjuːdʒ/

A high-speed centrifuge used to separate very small particles like viruses and proteins.

/ʌlˈtreɪdiən/

Referring to cycles or periods that occur more than once a day (e.g., certain hormone releases).

/ˌʌltrəfɪlˈtreɪʃən/

A process of filtration under pressure; the mechanism by which the kidneys produce primary urine.

/ˌʌltrəˈsɒnɪk ˈnɛbjʊlaɪzər/

A device that uses high-frequency sound waves to turn liquid medication into a mist for inhalation.

/ˌʌltrəˈsɒnɪks/

The branch of science dealing with ultrasonic waves.

/ˈʌltrəˌstrʌktʃər/

The detailed structure of a biological specimen, such as a cell, as seen with an electron microscope.

/ˌʌltrəˈvaɪələt eɪ/

Long-wave UV radiation that penetrates deep into the skin, causing aging and contributing to skin cancer.

/ˌʌltrəˈvaɪələt biː/

Short-wave UV radiation that causes sunburn and is the primary cause of skin cancer.

/ʌmˈbɪlɪkəl ˈɑːrtəri/

One of a pair of arteries in the umbilical cord that carries deoxygenated blood from the fetus to the placenta.

/ʌmˈbɪlɪkəl ˈhɜːrniə/

A condition where abdominal contents bulge through the abdominal wall at the navel.

/ʌmˈbɪlɪkəl veɪn/

The vessel in the umbilical cord that carries oxygenated, nutrient-rich blood from the placenta to the fetus.

/ʌmˌbɪlɪˈkeɪʃən/

A depression resembling a navel, often seen in the center of certain skin lesions (e.g., molluscum contagiosum).

/ˈʌnəsɪn/

Brand name for a combination of ampicillin and sulbactam, used to treat bacterial infections.

/ˈʌŋkəl ˌhɜːrniˈeɪʃən/

A life-threatening type of brain herniation where part of the temporal lobe is pushed through the tentorial notch.

/ˈʌnsɪnət/

Hooked or having a hook-like process (e.g., uncinate process of the pancreas).

/ˌʌnkɒmpɛnˈseɪʃən/

The failure of a system (like the heart or lungs) to correct for an abnormality, leading to severe symptoms.

/ʌnˈkɒnʃəsnəs/

The state of being unconscious; lack of awareness.

/ˈʌŋkəs/

A hook-shaped part of the brain, located at the front end of the hippocampal gyrus.

/ˈʌndərweɪt/

A body weight below what is considered healthy (typically a BMI under 18.5).

/ˌʌndɪfəˈrɛnʃieɪtɪd/

Lacking specialized structures or functions; often used to describe aggressive cancer cells.

/ˈʌndʒʊlənt/

Brucellosis; a bacterial infection from animals characterized by a temperature that rises and falls like a wave.

/ˈʌŋɡwənt/

A soft, greasy substance used as an ointment or for lubrication.

/ʌŋˈɡwɪkjʊleɪt/

Relating to or having nails or claws.

/ˈʌŋɡwɪnəl/

Pertaining to the nail (fingernail or toenail).

/ˌjuːniˈæksiəl/

In anatomy, a joint that moves around only one axis (e.g., a hinge joint).

/ˌjuːnɪˈsɛljʊlər/

Consisting of a single cell.

/ˌjuːnɪˈsɛntrɪk/

Originating from a single center (e.g., a tumor found in only one location).

/ˈʌnsɪneɪt ˈproʊsɛs/

A hook-like projection of the ethmoid bone in the nasal cavity or the head of the pancreas.

/ˌjuːnɪˈfoʊkəl/

Arising from one focus or point of origin.

/ˌjuːnɪˈɡrævɪdə/

A woman who is pregnant for the first time.

/ˈjuːnjən/

The healing together of the ends of a broken bone or the edges of a wound.

/juːˈnɪpərə/

A woman who has given birth to only one child.

/ˈjuːnɪt əv blʌd/

A standard volume of blood (approximately 450-500 mL) collected during a donation.

/ˈjuːnɪtəri/

Relating to a single unit or acting as a single entity (e.g., unitary smooth muscle).

/ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsəl ˈdoʊnər/

A person with type O negative blood, which can be given to patients of any blood type.

/ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsəl rɪˈsɪpiənt/

A person with type AB positive blood, who can receive blood of any type.

/ˌʌnˈmaɪəlɪneɪtɪd/

Nerve fibers that lack a myelin sheath, resulting in slower conduction of nerve impulses.

/ʌnˈsætʃəreɪtɪd fæt/

A type of fat containing a high proportion of fatty acid molecules with at least one double bond, considered healthier in the diet.

/ˌʌnˈstraɪeɪtɪd ˈmʌsəl/

Another name for smooth muscle.

/ˈʌpər ˈɛərweɪ/

The part of the respiratory system including the nose, mouth, pharynx, and larynx.

/ˈʌpər ˌdʒiː ˈaɪ ˈsɪəriːz/

An X-ray exam of the esophagus, stomach, and first part of the small intestine.

/ˈʌpər ˈmoʊtər ˈnjʊərɒn/

Nerve cells that originate in the motor cortex of the brain and travel down the spinal cord.

/ˈjʊərəkəs/

A fibrous remnant of the allantois, connecting the bladder to the umbilicus.

/ˈjʊərəsɪl/

One of the four nucleobases in the nucleic acid of RNA.

/ˈjʊərəsɪl/

An enzyme that plays a key role in DNA repair by removing damaged bases.

/jʊəˈrænɪskoʊ/

A prefix relating to the palate.

/jʊəˈrænəˌplæsti/

Plastic surgery of the palate, typically to repair a cleft palate.

/jʊəˌrænoʊˌstæfɪˈlɒskɪsɪs/

A cleft involving both the hard and soft palates.

/ˈjʊərənɪl/

A bivalent radical (UO2) often found in specific medical laboratory compounds.

/ˈjʊəreɪt/

A salt of uric acid; high levels in the blood lead to the formation of crystals in joints (gout).

/jʊˈriːə ˈsaɪkəl/

A cycle of biochemical reactions that produces urea from ammonia to detoxify the body.

/jʊəˌriːəpɔɪˈiːsɪs/

The formation or production of urea.

/ˈjʊərieɪs/

An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of urea into carbon dioxide and ammonia.

/jʊəˈriːɪdoʊ/

A chemical prefix relating to urea or the ureido group.

/jʊˈriːmiə ˈkrɒnɪk/

A long-term condition of high urea levels in the blood due to kidney failure.

/jʊˈriːmɪk ɛnˌsɛfəˈlɒpəθi/

Brain dysfunction caused by the accumulation of toxins from kidney failure.

/jʊˌriːtəˈrældʒə/

Pain in the ureter.

/jʊˌriːtərɛkˈteɪʒə/

Dilation or distention of a ureter.

/jʊˌriːtəˈrɛktəmi/

Surgical removal of all or part of a ureter.

/jʊəˈrɛtərɪk bʌd/

An embryonic protrusion that eventually develops into the ureter and the collecting system of the kidney.

/jʊˌriːtəˈraɪtɪs/

Inflammation of the ureter.

/jʊˈriːtəroʊ/

A prefix relating to the ureter.

/jʊˈriːtərəˌsiːl/

A swelling at the end of the ureter as it enters the bladder.

/jʊˌriːtəroʊsɛˈlɛktəmi/

Surgical excision of a ureterocele.

/jʊˌriːtəroʊkəˈlɒstəmi/

Surgical transplantation of the ureter into the colon.

/jʊˌriːtəroʊˌsɪstoʊniˈɒstəmi/

Surgical reimplantation of a ureter into the bladder.

/jʊˌriːtəroʊˌɪliˈɒstəmi/

Implantation of the ureters into an isolated segment of the ileum (ileal conduit).

/jʊˈriːtərəˌlɪθ/

A stone in the ureter.

/jʊˌriːtəroʊlɪˈθɒtəmi/

Surgical removal of a stone from the ureter.

/jʊˌriːtəˈrɒlɪsɪs/

Surgical procedure to free the ureter from surrounding adhesions or inflammatory tissue.

/jʊˌriːtəroʊˈpɛlvɪk/

The point where the renal pelvis of the kidney joins the ureter.

/jʊˈriːtərəˌplæsti/

Plastic surgery of the ureter.

/jʊˌriːtəroʊˌpaɪəˈlaɪtɪs/

Inflammation of both the ureter and the renal pelvis.

/jʊˌriːtəroʊˌpaɪəloʊnɪˈfraɪtɪs/

Inflammation involving the ureter, renal pelvis, and the kidney itself.

/jʊˌriːtəroʊsɪɡmɔɪˈdɒstəmi/

Surgical diversion of urine where the ureters are connected to the sigmoid colon.

/jʊˌriːtəˈrɒstəmi/

Surgical creation of an opening from the ureter to the surface of the body.

/jʊˌriːtəroʊˈvɛsɪkəl/

The point where the ureter enters the urinary bladder.

/jʊˌriːtəroʊˈvɛsɪkəl vælv/

The anatomical arrangement that prevents the backflow of urine from the bladder into the ureters.

/ˈjʊərəθæn/

Ethyl carbamate; a compound formerly used in the treatment of some cancers.

/jʊˈriːθrəl ˈstrɪktʃər/

Narrowing of the urethra caused by injury, instrumentation, or infection.

/ˌjʊərɪˈθrældʒə/

Pain in the urethra.

/jʊˈriːθroʊ/

A prefix relating to the urethra.

/jʊˈriːθrəˌsiːl/

Prolapse of the female urethra into the vagina.

/jʊˌriːθroʊˌpɛrɪˈniːəl/

Relating to the urethra and the perineum.

/jʊˈriːθrəˌplæsti/

Surgical repair of the urethra.

/jʊˌriːθrəˈreɪdʒə/

Hemorrhage (bleeding) from the urethra.

/jʊˌriːθrəˈriːə/

Abnormal discharge from the urethra.

/jʊˈriːθrəˌskoʊp/

An endoscope for viewing the interior of the urethra.

/jʊˌriːθroʊˈvædʒɪnəl/

Relating to both the urethra and the vagina.

/ˈɜːrdʒənsiz ˌhaɪpərˈtɛnsɪv/

Severe elevation of blood pressure without evidence of end-organ damage.

/ˈɜːrdʒənsi/

A sudden, strong need to urinate.

/ˌjʊərhiˈdroʊsɪs/

The excretion of urea or other urinary components in the sweat.

/ˌjʊərɪkˌæsɪˈdjʊəriə/

Excretion of excessive amounts of uric acid in the urine.

/ˌjʊərɪˈsiːmiə/

The presence of uric acid in the blood.

/ˌjʊərɪˈkɒlɪsɪs/

The breakdown or destruction of uric acid.

/ˌjʊərɪˈkɒlɪsɪs hɪˈpætɪk/

The breakdown of uric acid occurring in the liver.

/ˌjʊərɪˈdroʊsɪs/

The presence of urea in the sweat.

/ˌjʊərɪˈdroʊsɪs krɪstəˈlaɪnə/

Uremic frost; white crystals of urea deposited on the skin in severe uremia.

/ˈjʊərɪnəl/

A vessel for receiving urine.

/ˈjʊərɪnɛri kæst/

Cylindrical structures produced by the kidney and present in the urine in certain disease states.

/ˈjʊərɪnɛri daɪˈvɜːrʒən/

A surgical procedure to create a new way for urine to leave the body when the bladder is removed or bypassed.

/ˈjʊərɪnɛri ɪnˈkɒntɪnəns/

The involuntary leakage of urine; inability to control the bladder.

/ˈjʊərɪnɛri miˈeɪtəs/

The external opening of the urethra.

/ˈjʊərɪnɛri rɪˈtɛnʃən/

The inability to completely empty the bladder.

/ˌjʊərɪˈneɪʃən/

Micturition; the discharge of urine from the body.

/ˈjʊərɪn/

A watery, typically yellowish fluid stored in the bladder and discharged through the urethra.

/ˈjʊərɪn rəˈzɪdʒuəl/

Urine that remains in the bladder after a person has urinated.

/ˌjʊərɪˈnɪfərəs/

Pertaining to the conveyance or production of urine (e.g., uriniferous tubules in the kidney).

/ˌjʊərɪˈnoʊmə/

A collection of extravasated urine, typically found in the retroperitoneal space.

/ˌjʊərɪˈnɒmɪtər/

A small instrument used to measure the specific gravity of urine.

/ˌjʊəroʊˈbɪliˌɛri/

Pertaining to both urine and bile.

/ˌjʊəroʊˈbaɪlɪn/

A brown pigment in urine that is a breakdown product of bilirubin.

/ˌjʊəroʊbaɪˈlɪnədʒən/

A colorless compound formed in the intestines by bacterial action on bilirubin.

/ˈjʊərəˌsiːl/

A swelling of the scrotum containing urine.

/ˈjʊərəˌkroʊm/

The yellow pigment that gives urine its normal color.

/ˌjʊəroʊdaɪˈnæmɪk/

Procedures that look at how well the bladder, sphincters, and urethra are storing and releasing urine.

/ˌjʊəroʊˈfloʊmɪtri/

A simple test that measures the volume of urine released from the body, the speed with which it is released, and how long the release takes.

/ˌjʊəroʊˈdʒɛnɪtəl/

Relating to both the urinary and genital organs.

/ˌjʊəroʊˈdʒɛnɪtəl ˈsaɪnəs/

An embryonic cavity from which the urinary and genital tracts develop.

/jʊˈrɒɡrəfi/

Radiographic visualization of the urinary tract using a contrast medium.

/ˌjʊəroʊˈkaɪneɪs/

An enzyme found in urine that acts as a thrombolytic agent to dissolve blood clots.

/ˌjʊəroʊlɪˈθaɪəsɪs/

The formation of stony concretions (calculi) in the bladder or urinary tract.

/jʊˈrɒlədʒɪst/

A physician who specializes in diseases of the urinary tract and the male reproductive system.

/jʊˈrɒlədʒi/

The branch of medicine and physiology concerned with the function and disorders of the urinary system.

/ˌjʊəroʊˈmjuːkɔɪd/

A mucoprotein found in urine.

/jʊˈrɒpəθi/

Any disease or abnormal condition affecting the urinary tract.

/ˌjʊəroʊˌreɪdiˈɒlədʒi/

Radiology specifically focused on the urinary tract.

/ˌjʊəroʊˈsɛpsɪs/

Sepsis (blood poisoning) resulting from an infection in the urinary tract.

/jʊˈrɒstəmi/

A surgical opening that diverts urine away from the bladder that is diseased or not working properly.

/ˌjʊəroʊˈtɒksɪn/

Any toxic substance found in the urine.

/ˌɜːrsoʊdiˌɒksɪˈkoʊlɪk ˈæsɪd/

A bile acid used as a drug to dissolve gallstones and treat certain liver diseases.

/ˌɜːrtɪˈkɛəriə/

Hives; a skin rash with pale red, raised, itchy bumps.

/ˌɜːrtɪˈkeɪʃən/

The development of hives or a sensation like being stung by nettles.

/ˌjuːzərˈpeɪʃən/

In cardiology, a condition where a secondary pacemaker takes over the heart's rhythm from the natural SA node.

/ˈjuːtəraɪn/

Relating to the uterus or womb.

/ˈjuːtəraɪn əˈpɛndɪdʒɪz/

The fallopian tubes and ovaries.

/ˈjuːtəraɪn ˈproʊlæps/

A condition where the uterus slides down into or protrudes out of the vagina due to weakened pelvic floor muscles.

/ˈjuːtəraɪn ˈsuːfəl/

A soft, blowing sound heard through a stethoscope over the pregnant uterus, caused by blood circulating through the placenta.

/ˈjuːtəraɪn tuːbz/

Another name for the Fallopian tubes, which transport the egg from the ovary to the uterus.

/ˈjuːtərəˌsiːl/

Herniation or protrusion of the uterus.

/ˌjuːtəroʊfɪkˈseɪʃən/

The surgical fixation of a displaced uterus; also known as hysteropexy.

/ˌjuːtəroʊdʒɛˈsteɪʃən/

The normal process of pregnancy within the uterus.

/ˌjuːtəˈrɒɡrəfi/

X-ray examination of the uterus.

/ˈjuːtərəˌpɛksi/

Surgical fixation of the uterus to the abdominal wall or other support.

/ˌjuːtəroʊpləˈsɛntəl/

Relating to the communication between the uterus and the placenta.

/ˌjuːtəroʊˈseɪkrəl/

Part of the peritoneal fold that supports the uterus, extending from the cervix to the sacrum.

/ˌjuːtəroʊˌsælpɪŋˈɡɒɡrəfi/

Radiographic imaging of the uterus and fallopian tubes.

/ˌjuːtəroʊˈtɒnɪk/

An agent used to induce contraction or greater tonicity of the uterus, often to prevent postpartum hemorrhage.

/ˌjuːtəroʊˈvædʒɪnəl/

Relating to both the uterus and the vagina.

/ˌjuːtəroʊˈvɛsɪkəl/

Relating to both the uterus and the urinary bladder.

/ˈjuːtərəs/

The womb; a hollow muscular organ in the pelvic cavity of females in which the embryo is nourished and develops before birth.

/ˌjuːtɪlɪˈzeɪʃən rɪˈvjuː/

The critical appraisal of the necessity, efficiency, and appropriateness of healthcare services.

/ˈjuːtrɪkəl/

The larger of the two sacs in the membranous labyrinth of the inner ear, involved in sensing gravity and movement.

/jʊˌtrɪkjʊˈlaɪtɪs/

Inflammation of the utricle (in the inner ear or the prostatic utricle).

/ˈjuːviə/

The pigmented layer of the eye, lying beneath the sclera and cornea, comprising the iris, ciliary body, and choroid.

/ˈjuːviəl trækt/

The middle layer of the eye, including the iris, ciliary body, and choroid.

/ˌjuːviˈaɪtɪs/

Inflammation of the uvea, causing pain and redness.

/ˌjuːviˈaɪtɪs ænˈtɪəriər/

Inflammation of the iris (iritis) or the iris and ciliary body (iridocyclitis).

/ˌjuːviˈaɪtɪs pɒˈstɪəriər/

Inflammation of the choroid or the retina at the back of the eye.

/ˌjuːvioʊpəˌrɒtˈaɪtɪs/

Inflammation of the uvea and the parotid salivary gland; often associated with sarcoidosis.

/ˌjuːvioʊˈsklɪərəl/

The drainage of ocular aqueous humor through the ciliary muscle into the suprachoroidal space.

/ˈjuːvjʊlə/

A fleshy extension at the back of the soft palate that hangs above the throat.

/ˈjuːvjʊlər/

Relating to the uvula.

/ˈjuːvjʊlər ˈmʌsəl/

Musculus uvulae; the muscle that moves and shapes the uvula.

/ˌjuːvjʊˈlɛəriə/

An old term for the uvula.

/ˌjuːvjʊˈlɛktəmi/

The surgical removal of the uvula.

/ˈleɪzər ˌjuːvjʊˈlɛktəmi/

LAUP; a procedure using a laser to remove part of the uvula and soft palate to treat snoring or sleep apnea.

/ˌjuːvjʊˈlaɪtɪs/

Inflammation of the uvula.

/ˌjuːvjʊloʊˌpælətoʊfəˈrɪŋɡoʊˌplæsti/

UPPP; a surgical procedure used to treat obstructive sleep apnea by removing excess tissue in the throat.

/ˌjuːvjʊlɒpˈtoʊsɪs/

A relaxed or sagging condition of the uvula.

/ˈjuːvjʊləˌtoʊm/

An instrument used for the excision of the uvula.