Pronunciation Test Terms

Test 1 & 2

Aneurysm

Overly enlarged blood vessel due to a weakening in the wall

Atrial Fibrillation

Atypical pulsation or quivering of the atria

Myocardial Infarction

Blockage of one or more coronary arteries; also known as a heart attack

Varicose veins

Swollen, enlarged veins

Sagittal Plane

A plane that separates the body into right and left sides

Epigastric Region

Area above the umbilical region and in between the hypochondriac regions

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)

Heart failure. Buildup of fluid around the heart that results in decreased (blood) flow, pumping of blood

Bilateral

Pertaining to two sides

Hypogastric Region

Area below the umbilical region and in between the iliac regions

Anticoagulant Drug

Classification of a drug used to treat and prevent blood clots

Atherosclerosis

Hardening of the arteries due to buildup of fatty plaque on arterial wall  

Antiplatelet Drug

Classification of a drug used to treat thrombosis

Parasagittal Plane

A plane that separates the body into unequal right and left sides

Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)

skin cancer caused by mutation of a basal cell

Appendicitis

Inflammation of the appendix

Cirrhosis

A disorder that results in a buildup of scar tissue in the liver. It may be caused by hepatitis or alcoholism Colitis

Dyspepsia

Difficult digestion Dysphagia Difficult swallowing

Gingivitis

Inflammation of the gum(s)

Glycosuria

Urine that contains glucose (sugar)

Incontinence

Inability to control urination or defecation

Urinary Retention

Inability to completely empty urine from the bladder

Cervical Cancer

Malignant tumor in the cervix

Gynecomastia

Enlargement of breast tissue in males

Mammogram

Record of the breast

Anal Fistula

An atypical opening between the skin and the anus

Dysphagia

Difficulty in swallowing

Glossitis

Inflammation of the tongue

Hematuria

Blood in the urine

Urinary Tract Infection

Infection located in the urinary system (kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, or the urethra)

Breast Cancer

Malignant tumor in the breast

Mastectomy

Removal of the breast