MedTerm Speak

/ˌbæroʊrɪˈsɛptər/

Sensory nerve endings in the blood vessel walls that detect changes in blood pressure.

/ˈbeɪsəl ˌmɛtəˈbɒlɪk reɪt/

The rate at which the body uses energy while at rest to maintain vital functions.

/ˈbeɪsəˌfɪlz/

A type of white blood cell involved in inflammatory reactions and allergic symptoms.

/baɪˈkʌspɪd vælv/

The heart valve between the left atrium and left ventricle; also known as the mitral valve.

/baɪl/

A digestive fluid produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder that emulsifies fats.

/ˌbɪlɪˈruːbɪn/

An orange-yellow pigment formed in the liver by the breakdown of hemoglobin.

/ˌbaɪoʊˈfiːdbæk/

A technique used to learn how to control some of your body's functions, such as your heart rate.

/ˈblæstəˌsɪst/

A thin-walled hollow structure in early embryonic development that contains a cluster of cells.

/ˈboʊləs/

A small rounded mass of chewed food at the moment of swallowing.

/ˈboʊmənz ˈkæpsjuːl/

A cup-like sac at the beginning of the tubular component of a nephron in the kidney.

/ˈbreɪkiəl/

Relating to the arm, specifically the upper arm or an anatomical structure resembling an arm.

/ˌbrædɪˈkɑːrdiə/

A condition wherein the individual has a slow resting heart rate (typically under 60 bpm).

/ˈbreɪnstɛm/

The central trunk of the brain, consisting of the medulla oblongata, pons, and midbrain.

/ˈbrɒŋkaɪ/

The two main branches of the trachea that lead directly into the lungs.

/ˈbrɒŋkioʊl/

Minute branches into which a bronchus divides, eventually leading to the alveoli.

/ˈbʌfər/

A solution that resists changes in pH when acid or alkali is added to it.

/ˌbʌlboʊjʊˈriːθrəl ɡlænd/

Glands that secrete a fluid into the urethra to neutralize acidity before ejaculation.

/ˈbʌndəl əv hɪs/

A collection of heart muscle cells specialized for electrical conduction.

/ˈbɜːrsə/

A fluid-filled sac or cavity situated in tissues where friction would otherwise occur.