MedTerm Speak

/ˈɛks ˈkroʊmətɪn/

Another name for a Barr body; the inactive X chromosome in a female somatic cell.

/ˈɛksˌkroʊməˈsoʊməl/

Relating to the X chromosome.

/ˈɛks ˈkroʊməˌsoʊm/

One of the two sex chromosomes; females have two X chromosomes, while males have one X and one Y.

/ˈɛks ˌfæktər/

In microbiology, a growth factor (hemin) required by certain bacteria like Haemophilus influenzae.

/ˈɛksɪˌreɪdiˈeɪʃən/

Treatment or exposure to X-rays.

/ˈɛkslɪŋkt/

Relating to a gene located on the X chromosome.

/əˌdriːnoʊˌluːkoʊˈdɪstrəfi/

A genetic disorder that damages the myelin sheath of nerves and the adrenal glands.

/ˈɛkslɪŋkt eɪˌɡæməˌɡlɒbjʊlɪˈniːmiə/

An inherited primary immunodeficiency disease where the body produces very few B cells.

/ˈɛkslɪŋkt eɪˌɡæməˌɡlɒbjʊlɪˈniːmiə/

Bruton's disease; a genetic disorder where the body cannot produce antibodies.

/ˌeɪɡæməˌɡlɒbjʊlɪˈniːmiə/

A primary immunodeficiency where patients lack B cells and antibodies.

/ˈɛkslɪŋkt ˈdɒmɪnənt/

A mode of genetic inheritance where a dominant gene is carried on the X chromosome.

/ˈɛkslɪŋkt ˌhaɪpoʊˌfɒsfəˈtiːmiə/

An inherited disorder characterized by low levels of phosphate in the blood, leading to rickets or osteomalacia.

/ˈɛkslɪŋkt ˌɪkθiˈoʊsɪs/

A skin condition caused by a deficiency in an enzyme that leads to scaly, dry skin.

/ˌɪkθiˈoʊsɪs/

A skin disorder characterized by persistent, dark, 'fish-like' scales.

/ˈɛkslɪŋkt ˌlɪmfoʊproʊˈlɪfərətɪv/

A rare immunodeficiency characterized by an extreme, often fatal, response to the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV).

/ˈɛkslɪŋkt ˈmɛntəl ˌriːtɑːrˈdeɪʃən/

A group of disorders where cognitive impairment is linked to genes on the X chromosome (e.g., Fragile X).

/ˌproʊtoʊpɔːrˈfɪriə/

A rare metabolic disorder causing extreme sensitivity to sunlight.

/ˈɛkslɪŋkt rɪˈsɛsɪv/

A mode of genetic inheritance where a recessive gene is carried on the X chromosome (e.g., hemophilia).

/ˌsɪdərəˈblæstɪk əˈniːmiə/

An inherited form of anemia where the body can't incorporate iron into hemoglobin properly.

/ˈɛkslɪŋkt ˈspaɪnəl ˈmʌskjʊlər ˈætrəfi/

A rare form of SMA caused by mutations on the X chromosome, typically affecting males from birth.

/ˈɛks ˌɔːrɡən/

A neurosecretory organ found in the eyestalk of crustaceans; used in comparative biology/toxicology.

/ˈɛksreɪ/

A form of electromagnetic radiation used to create images of the inside of the body.

/ˈɛksreɪ ˌkrɪstəˈlɒɡrəfi/

A technique used to determine the molecular structure of a crystal (like a protein) by measuring how X-rays are scattered by it.

/ˈɛksreɪ dɪˈfrækʃən/

A technique used to study the atomic structure of biological molecules like DNA and proteins.

/ˈɛksreɪ fɪlm/

The photographic material used to capture an X-ray image.

/ˈɛksreɪ tuːb/

The component of an X-ray machine where electrical energy is converted into X-rays.

/ˈɛks ziː laɪn/

In ophthalmology, a hypothetical line used for calculating certain dimensions within the eye.

/zænθ/

A prefix meaning yellow.

/ˈzænθəliːn/

An alkaloid derived from opium, historically studied for its sedative properties.

/ˈzænθeɪt/

A salt or ester of xanthic acid, used in some specialized biochemical laboratory processes.

/ˌzænθɪˈlæzmə/

Yellowish deposits of cholesterol underneath the skin, typically on or around the eyelids.

/ˌzænθɪlæzˈmɔɪdiə/

A form of cutaneous mastocytosis characterized by yellowish-brown spots on the skin.

/zænˈθɛmətəs/

Relating to or characterized by a yellow skin rash.

/zænˈθiːmiə/

The presence of yellow pigment (carotenoids) in the blood.

/ˈzænθɪk/

Pertaining to or having a yellow color; specifically relating to xanthine.

/ˈzænθɪk ˈkælkjʊləs/

A rare type of urinary stone composed mostly of xanthine.

/ˈzænθiːn/

A purine base found in most human body tissues and fluids.

/ˈzænθiːn ˈælkəˌlɔɪd/

A group of alkaloids including caffeine, theobromine, and theophylline.

/ˈzænθiːn diːˌhaɪˈdrɒdʒəneɪs/

An enzyme that acts upon hypoxanthine and xanthine; a variation of xanthine oxidase.

/ˈzænθiːn ˈɒksɪdeɪs/

An enzyme that catalyzes the oxidation of hypoxanthine to xanthine and xanthine to uric acid.

/ˌzænθɪˈnjʊəriə/

A rare genetic disorder characterized by a deficiency of xanthine oxidase, leading to high levels of xanthine in the urine.

/ˌzænθɪˈnjʊəriə/

A genetic condition leading to xanthine stones and muscle pain due to xanthine oxidase deficiency.

/ˈzænθɪzəm/

A rare genetic condition in which yellow or orange pigments replace normal dark pigments (melanin).

/ˌzænθəkrəˈmætɪk/

Pertaining to or having a yellow color.

/ˌzænθəkrəˈmætɪk/

Exhibiting a yellow color, particularly in reference to abnormal body fluids.

/ˌzænθəˈkroʊmiə/

The yellowish appearance of cerebrospinal fluid, indicating a prior subarachnoid hemorrhage.

/ˌzænθəkriˈætɪniːn/

A poisonous yellow leucomaine found in muscle tissue.

/ˌzænθəˌsaɪəˈnɒpsiə/

A form of color blindness in which yellow and blue are the only colors perceived.

/ˌzænθəˌsaɪəˈnɒpsiə/

A form of partial color blindness where only yellow and blue are perceived.

/ˌzænθəˌsaɪəˈnɒpsiə/

Color blindness in which yellow and blue are the only colors seen.

/ˈzænθəsaɪt/

A cell containing yellow pigment.

/ˌzænθəˈdɜːrmə/

A yellowish discoloration of the skin.

/ˈzænθəˌdɒnt/

A person with yellow teeth.

/ˌzænθəˈdɒntəs/

Having yellow-colored teeth.

/ˌzænθəˈdɒntəs/

Characterized by having yellow teeth.

/ˌzænθəfaɪˈbroʊmə/

A fibroma (benign tumor) containing yellow fatty material.

/ˌzænθəˈdʒɛnɪk/

Producing or causing a yellow color.

/ˌzænθəˈɡlɒbjʊlɪn/

A yellow pigment found in the liver and pancreas under certain pathological conditions.

/ˌzænθəˌɡrænjʊˈloʊmə/

A tumor-like mass composed of granulations with a high content of lipid-laden cells.

/ˌzænθəˌɡrænjʊˈloʊmətəs ˌpaɪəloʊnɪˈfraɪtɪs/

A rare, chronic inflammatory condition resulting in a nonfunctioning kidney.

/ˈzænθəˌleɪb/

The yellow-sensitive pigment found in the retinal cones of the eye.

/zænˈθoʊmə/

A fatty deposit or tumor that forms under the skin.

/zænˈθoʊmə ˌdaɪəˌbɛtɪˈkɔːrəm/

A skin condition associated with severe diabetes, characterized by sudden crops of small, firm, yellow-pink papules.

/zænˈθoʊmə dɪˌsɛmɪˈneɪtəm/

A rare benign condition where small yellow-brown bumps appear on the skin and mucous membranes.

/zænˈθoʊmə ˌpælpiˈbrɛərəm/

Xanthelasma of the eyelids.

/zænˈθoʊmə ˌtjuːbəˈroʊsəm/

Large, yellowish nodules that develop over joints, particularly the elbows and knees.

/ˌzænθəməˈtoʊsɪs/

A condition in which numerous xanthomas develop on the body.

/ˌsɛrɪbroʊˈtɛndɪnəs ˌzænθəməˈtoʊsɪs/

A rare metabolic disorder causing the buildup of cholestanol in the brain and tendons.

/zænˈθoʊmətəs/

Pertaining to or characterized by xanthomas (fatty skin deposits).

/ˌzænθəˌmaɪəˈloʊmə/

A yellow-colored tumor of the spinal cord.

/ˌzænθəˌmaɪəˈloʊmə/

A xanthoma that has the histological appearance of a myeloma.

/ˌzænθəˌmaɪəˈloʊmə/

A rare tumor containing lipid-laden cells, appearing yellow on gross inspection.

/ˈzænθoʊn/

A yellow crystalline compound used as an intermediate in the synthesis of various drugs.

/ˈzænθəfeɪn/

A yellow pigment in the retinal cones of certain animals.

/ˈzænθəfɪl/

A yellow pigment found in the macula of the human eye that helps protect it from high-energy light.

/ˈzænθəˌplæsti/

A theoretical or historical term for surgical grafting using yellow-pigmented tissues.

/ˌzænθəproʊˈtiːɪk ˈæsɪd/

The yellow product formed when nitric acid reacts with proteins containing aromatic groups.

/ˌzænθəproʊˈtiːɪk/

A test for the presence of proteins containing aromatic amino acids, which turn yellow when treated with nitric acid.

/ˌzænθəˈproʊtiːn/

A yellow substance produced by the action of nitric acid on proteins.

/zænˈθɒpsiə/

A visual disturbance where everything appears yellow; can be a side effect of digitalis toxicity.

/zænˈθɒpsɪn/

Visual yellow; the yellow substance formed by the action of light on rhodopsin.

/zænˈθɒpsɪn/

The yellow decomposition product of rhodopsin; also known as visual yellow.

/zænˈθɒptərɪn/

A yellow crystalline pigment found in the wings of butterflies and in human urine.

/ˌzænθəˈpɜːrpjʊrɪn/

A yellow isomer of alizarin used as a biological stain.

/ˌzænθəsɑːrˈkoʊmə/

A giant cell sarcoma of the tendon sheaths that contains xanthoma cells.

/ˌzænθəsɑːrˈkoʊmə/

A malignant tumor that shows yellow discoloration due to lipid content.

/ˌzænθəˌsɪdəˈroʊsɪs/

Yellowish discoloration of the skin due to the presence of iron-containing pigment.

/ˈzænθəsiːn/

A nucleoside formed by the attachment of xanthine to a ribose ring.

/zænˈθoʊsɪs/

Yellowish discoloration of the skin from the ingestion of carotene-rich foods.

/zænˈθoʊsɪs/

A yellowish discoloration of the skin, often from high intake of carotene (carotenemia).

/zænˈθoʊsɪs ˌpælpiˈbrɛərəm/

Yellowish discoloration of the eyelids.

/ˌzænθjʊˈrɛnɪk ˈæsɪd/

A chemical byproduct of tryptophan metabolism; its presence in urine is a marker for Vitamin B6 deficiency.

/zænˈθjʊəriə/

The excretion of yellow-colored urine, typically containing xanthine.

/zɛn/

A prefix meaning foreign, strange, or different.

/ˌzɛnəbaɪˈɒtɪk/

A chemical substance found within an organism that is not naturally produced or expected to be present within it (e.g., drugs, pollutants).

/ˌzɛnəbaɪˈɒtɪk mɪˈtæbəˌlɪzəm/

The process by which the body chemically modifies foreign compounds, primarily in the liver.

/ˌzɛnəbaɪˈɒtɪk/

Relating to a medical condition caused by foreign chemical substances like drugs or pesticides.

/ˌzɛnəˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊsɪs/

A diagnostic method using a vector (like a bug) to detect a parasite in a human (e.g., Chagas disease).

/ˌzɛnəˈdʒɛnəsɪs/

The supposed production of offspring that are completely different from either parent.

/zɛˈnɒdʒənəs/

Originating outside the organism or caused by a foreign body.

/zɛˈnɒdʒənəs/

Produced outside the organism; originated by a foreign body.

/zɛˈnɒdʒənəs/

Originating outside the organism.

/ˈzɛnəˌɡræft/

A tissue graft or organ transplant from a donor of a different species from the recipient.

/ˈzɛnəˌɡræftɪŋ/

The surgical act of performing a species-to-species transplant.

/ˌzɛnəˈmeɪniə/

An obsession with foreign things or people.

/ˈziːnɒn/

A heavy noble gas used in diagnostic imaging (Xenon-133) to measure lung ventilation and blood flow.

/ˈziːnɒn/

A radioactive isotope of xenon used to assess pulmonary ventilation.

/ˌzɛnəˈpærəˌsaɪt/

A parasite that is normally found on a different host species but has infected a human.

/ˈzɛnəfoʊb/

A person who has an irrational fear or dislike of people from other countries or cultures.

/ˌzɛnəˈfoʊbiə/

In clinical psychology, an abnormal fear or hatred of strangers or foreigners.

/ˌzɛnɒfˈθælmiə/

Inflammation of the eye caused by a foreign body.

/ˌzɛnɒfˈθælmiə/

Eye inflammation specifically caused by the presence of a foreign object.

/ˌzɛnɒfˈθælmiə/

Eye inflammation caused by a foreign body (e.g., dust or a chemical).

/ˌzɛnəpsɪˈloʊsɪs/

Infestation with fleas of the genus Xenopsylla, which can transmit the plague.

/ˌzɛnəpsɪˈloʊsɪs/

The state of being infested with rat fleas (Xenopsylla cheopis).

/ˌzɛnoʊriˈæktɪv/

In immunology, describing an immune response directed against antigens from a different species.

/ˌzɛnoʊrɪˈsɛpʃən/

The detection of chemical signals (pheromones/toxins) from a different species.

/ˌzɛnoʊrɪˈsɛptər/

A receptor specialized for detecting foreign substances.

/ˌzɛnoʊˌtrænzplænˈteɪʃən/

The transplantation of living cells, tissues, or organs from one species to another (e.g., pig to human).

/zɪər/

A prefix meaning dry.

/zɪˈrænsɪs/

The process of drying up; desiccation of tissues.

/zɪˈræntɪk/

Having a drying effect; desiccating.

/zɪəroʊ/

Prefix meaning dry.

zeer-oh-KY-lee-ah

Medical term for excessive dryness of the lips.

/ˌzɪərəˈkaɪliə/

Dryness of the lips.

/ˌzɪərəˈkaɪliə/

Dryness of the lips.

/ˌzɪərəˈdɜːrmə/

A condition characterized by abnormally dry skin.

/ˌzɪərəˈdɜːrmə ˌpɪɡmɛnˈtoʊsəm/

A rare genetic disorder where the skin cannot repair damage from UV light, leading to high skin cancer risk.

/ˌzɪərəˈdɜːrmə ˌpɪɡmɛnˈtoʊsəm/

A genetic disorder characterized by extreme sensitivity to UV rays and a high risk of skin cancer.

/ˌzɪərəʊˌdɜːrmɒstiˈoʊsɪs/

A syndrome characterized by dry skin, bone deformities, and joint pain.

/zɪˈrɒɡrəfi/

A dry, photoelectric process for recording images, formerly used in mammography (xeromammography).

/zɪˈrɒɡrəfi/

A dry photoelectric process used for recording images (obsolete in medicine but historical in mammography).

/zɪˈroʊmə/

An old term for xerophthalmia or abnormal dryness of the eyes.

/zɪˈroʊmə/

Abnormal dryness of the conjunctiva (an old term for xerophthalmia).

/ˌzɪəroʊmæˈmɒɡrəfi/

A specialized xeroradiographic technique formerly used for imaging the breast.

/ˌzɪərəˈmiːniə/

A condition where menstrual symptoms occur without actual menstrual flow.

/ˌzɪərəʊmɪkˈtɪəriə/

Dryness of the nasal mucous membranes.

/ˌzɪərəʊmɪkˈtɪəriə/

Dryness of the nasal passages.

/ˌzɪərəˈfeɪdʒə/

The consumption of exclusively dry foods.

/ˌzɪərəˈfeɪdʒə/

The practice of eating only dry foods.

/ˌzɪərəˈfeɪdʒə/

The act of eating dry food.

/zɪˈrɒfədʒi/

The eating of dry food; sometimes used in dietary therapy.

/ˌzɪərəˈfɪlɪk/

Thriving in dry environments; used to describe certain fungi or bacteria.

/ˌzɪərəˈfɪlɪk/

Thriving in dry environments (usually used for microbes).

/ˌzɪərɒfˈθælmiə/

Dryness of the conjunctiva and cornea, often due to Vitamin A deficiency.

/ˌzɪərɒfˈθælməs/

Dryness of the eye (alternate spelling).

/ˌzɪərɒfˈθælməs/

An older term for xerophthalmia (dry eye).

/ˌzɪərəʊˌreɪdiˈɒɡrəfi/

A type of X-ray that produces a high-contrast image on paper rather than film.

/ˌzɪərəʊˌreɪdiˈɒɡrəfi/

A specialized X-ray technique that used selenium plates instead of film, once used for soft-tissue imaging.

/ˌzɪərəʊˌreɪdiˈɒɡrəfi/

A type of X-ray that used a dry process to create a high-contrast image on paper.

/zɪˈroʊsɪs/

Abnormal dryness of a part of the body, such as the skin or eyes.

/ˌzɪərəˈstoʊmiə/

Dry mouth caused by reduced or absent salivary flow.

/ˌzɪərəˈstoʊmiə/

A condition of dry mouth resulting from reduced or absent saliva.

/zɪˈrɒtɪk/

Affected with or characterized by xerosis (dryness).

/zaɪf/

A prefix relating to the xiphoid process or meaning sword-shaped.

/zɪˌfɪdioʊsɜːrˈkɛəriə/

A type of parasitic fluke larva equipped with a boring spine (stylet).

/ˌzaɪfɪˈstɜːrnəm/

The lowest part of the sternum; the xiphoid process.

/ˌzaɪfəˈkɒstəl/

Relating to the xiphoid process and the ribs.

/ˌzaɪfəˈkɒstəl/

Pertaining to the xiphoid process and the ribs.

/ˌzaɪfəˈdɪniə/

Pain in the xiphoid process.

/ˌzaɪfəˈdɪniə/

Pain in the xiphoid process (the lower tip of the breastbone).

/ˈzaɪfɔɪd/

Sword-shaped; pertaining to the cartilage at the lower end of the sternum.

/ˈzaɪfɔɪd/

Sword-shaped; relating specifically to the lowest portion of the sternum.

/ˈzaɪfɔɪd ˈprɒsɛs/

The small cartilaginous or bony extension at the lower end of the sternum.

/ˌzaɪfɔɪˈdældʒə/

Pain in the sternum's lowest point.

/ˌzaɪfɔɪˈdældʒə/

Hypersensitivity or pain in the xiphoid process.

/ˌzaɪfɔɪˈdaɪtɪs/

Inflammation of the xiphoid process.

/ˌzaɪfɔɪˈdaɪtɪs/

Inflammation of the xiphoid process.

/zaɪˈfɒpəɡəs/

Conjoined twins united at the xiphoid process.

/zaɪˈfɒpəɡəs/

Conjoined twins united by the xiphoid cartilage and the upper abdominal wall.

/ˌzaɪfəˈpjuːbɪk/

Relating to the xiphoid process and the pubic region.

/ˌzaɪfəˈpjuːbɪk/

Extending from the xiphoid process to the pubis.

/ˌzaɪfəˈpjuːbɪk/

Extending from the xiphoid process to the pubis.

/ˌzaɪfəˈstɜːrnəm/

The xiphoid process of the sternum.

/ˌzaɪfəˈstɜːrnəm/

The xiphoid process.

/ˈzaɪleɪn/

A complex carbohydrate (polysaccharide) found in the cell walls of plants.

/ˈzaɪleɪn/

A type of plant polysaccharide; studied in medical research regarding dietary fiber and gut health.

/ˈzaɪliːn/

A colorless liquid used as a solvent in medical laboratories for histology.

/ˈzaɪlɪdiːn/

A chemical derivative of xylene used in the manufacture of certain dyes and pharmaceuticals.

/ˈzaɪlɪdiːn/

Any of several isomeric compounds used as intermediates for chemical syntheses.

/ˈzaɪlɪtɒl/

A sugar alcohol used as a sweetener that has been shown to reduce dental cavities.

/ˈzaɪlɪtɒl/

A naturally occurring five-carbon sugar alcohol used as a sweetener and for its dental-protective properties.

/ˌzaɪloʊˌɒlɪɡoʊˈsækəraɪd/

Functional polymers often used as prebiotics to improve intestinal flora.

/ˈzaɪləkeɪn/

A brand name for lidocaine, a common local anesthetic.

/ˌzaɪloʊˈkiːtoʊs/

An older term for xylulose, a pentose sugar found in the urine in essential pentosuria.

/ˈzaɪlɒl/

Another name for xylene.

/zaɪˈloʊmə/

A woody tumor or growth, typically on a plant, but used metaphorically in older pathology to describe hard, fibrous masses.

/ˌzaɪləˈfoʊbiə/

An irrational fear of wooden objects or forests.

/ˌzaɪləˈskɒpɪk/

Relating to the examination of wood or woody tissue under a microscope.

/ˈzaɪloʊs/

A wood sugar; the D-xylose absorption test is used to diagnose malabsorption in the intestines.

/ˈzaɪloʊs/

A type of sugar used in clinical tests to evaluate intestinal absorption.

/ˈzaɪloʊs əbˈzɔːrpʃən tɛst/

A medical test that measures the ability of the small intestine to absorb xylose to diagnose malabsorption.

/ˈzaɪloʊs əbˈzɔːrpʃən tɛst/

A test used to determine if the small intestine is absorbing nutrients properly.

/ˈzaɪloʊs aɪˈsɒməreɪs/

An enzyme used in biochemical research to convert xylose into xylulose.

/ˌzaɪləˈsjʊəriə/

The excretion of xylose in the urine.

/ˌzaɪləˈθɛrəpi/

A historical term for medical treatment using certain types of wood or wood extracts.

/ˈzaɪljʊloʊs/

A sugar involved in the pentose phosphate pathway; its presence in urine indicates a rare metabolic condition called pentosuria.

/ˈzaɪljʊloʊs/

A pentose sugar that accumulates in the urine of people with the metabolic condition pentosuria.

/ˈzaɪroʊspæzəm/

Muscular spasm of the hands, historically associated with barbers (barber's cramp).

/ˈzaɪroʊspæzəm/

Occupational cramp affecting barbers or those who use razors frequently.