Meaning: A closed sac-like structure in the body that can contain fluid or semi-solid material.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The doctor found a cyst on the patient's ovary.

Category: Medicine › Pathology

Synonyms:

• sac
• pouch

Meaning: A genetic disorder that affects the lungs and digestive system.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Cystic fibrosis requires lifelong treatment and care.

Category: Medicine › Genetics

Synonyms:

• CF
• genetic disorder

Meaning: An inflammation of the bladder, often caused by infection.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Cystitis can cause painful urination.

Category: Medicine › Urology

Synonyms:

• bladder infection
• inflammation

Meaning: A virus that can cause disease in people with weakened immune systems.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Cytomegalovirus is a concern for organ transplant patients.

Category: Medicine › Virology

Synonyms:

• CMV
• virus

Meaning: A term used to describe menopause in women.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Many women experience various symptoms during the change of life.

Category: Medicine › Gynecology

Synonyms: menopause

Meaning: A viral infection causing respiratory symptoms.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I caught the common cold last week.

Category: Medicine › Infectious Diseases

Synonyms:

• cold
• virus

Meaning: abbreviation for 'dilation and curettage', a medical procedure

Part of speech: noun

Example: The doctor recommended a D and C for the patient.

Category: Medicine

Synonyms: surgical procedure

Meaning: To make something less intense or to dull.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The medication will deaden the pain.

Category: Medicine › Pain Management

Synonyms:

• dull
• reduce

Antonyms:

• intensify
• sharpen

Meaning: Causing or capable of causing death.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The snake's bite is deadly.

Category: Medicine › Toxicology

Synonyms:

• fatal
• lethal

Antonyms:

• harmless
• safe

Meaning: Unable to hear or having a severe hearing impairment.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: He is deaf and uses sign language to communicate.

Category: Medicine › Audiology

Synonyms:

• hearing-impaired
• unhearing

Antonyms:

• hearing
• audible

Meaning: To make someone unable to hear; to overwhelm with sound.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The loud music can deafen you.

Category: Medicine › Audiology

Synonyms:

• stun
• overwhelm

Antonyms:

• soften
• muffle

Meaning: A person who is both deaf and unable to speak.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The deaf-mute communicated using sign language.

Category: Medicine › Audiology

Synonyms:

• hearing-impaired person
• non-verbal person

Meaning: The number of deaths in a given population over a specific period.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The death rate has decreased in recent years.

Category: Medicine › Public Health

Synonyms: mortality rate

Meaning: A sound made by a dying person, often due to fluid in the throat.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The doctor recognized the death rattle.

Category: Medicine › Palliative Care

Synonyms: dying sound

Meaning: to make someone or something weak or unable to function.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The disease can debilitate the immune system.

Category: Medicine

Synonyms:

• weaken
• disable

Antonyms:

• strengthen
• empower

Meaning: a state of weakness or infirmity.

Part of speech: noun

Example: His debility made it hard for him to walk.

Category: Medicine

Synonyms:

• weakness
• infirmity

Antonyms:

• strength
• vigor

Meaning: the act of dying.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The decease of the patient was unexpected.

Category: Medicine

Synonyms:

• death
• passing

Antonyms:

• birth
• life

Meaning: having died; no longer living.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The deceased was honored at the memorial service.

Category: Medicine

Synonyms:

• dead
• departed

Antonyms:

• alive
• living

Meaning: A medication that relieves nasal congestion.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She took a decongestant to help with her cold.

Category: Medicine › Pharmacy

Synonyms:

• nasal spray
• medication

Meaning: A condition in which a blood clot forms in a deep vein, often in the legs.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Deep vein thrombosis can be serious if not treated.

Category: Medicine › Health

Synonyms:

• DVT
• blood clot

Meaning: To discharge feces from the body.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The doctor explained the process of how the body defaecates.

Category: Medicine › Digestive Health

Synonyms: defecate

Meaning: The act of discharging feces.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Defaecation is a normal bodily function.

Category: Medicine › Digestive Health

Synonyms: defecation

Meaning: To discharge feces from the body.

Part of speech: verb

Example: Most animals defecate several times a day.

Category: Medicine › Digestive Health

Synonyms: defaecate

Meaning: Medical practices aimed at avoiding lawsuits.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Defensive medicine can lead to unnecessary tests.

Category: Medicine › Healthcare Practices

Meaning: The process of restoring a normal heartbeat by applying an electric shock.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Defibrillation can save a life during a cardiac arrest.

Category: Medicine › Cardiology

Meaning: A device that delivers an electric shock to restore normal heart rhythm.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The defibrillator was used to revive the patient.

Category: Medicine › Cardiology

Meaning: A lack or shortage of something essential.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Vitamin D deficiency can lead to health problems.

Category: Medicine › Nutrition

Synonyms:

• shortage
• lack

Antonyms: sufficiency

Meaning: A physical abnormality or malformation.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The child was born with a deformity.

Category: Medicine › Health

Synonyms:

• malformation
• abnormality

Meaning: Causing or characterized by degeneration.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: Degenerative diseases can worsen over time.

Category: Medicine › Health

Synonyms: deteriorative

Meaning: A room in a hospital where babies are delivered.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The mother was taken to the delivery room.

Category: Medicine › Obstetrics

Synonyms: birthing room

Meaning: Driven to behave irrationally due to anger, distress, or excitement.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: His demented laughter echoed in the empty room.

Category: Medicine › Psychiatry

Synonyms:

• insane
• crazy

Antonyms:

• sane
• rational

Meaning: A chronic disorder of the mental processes caused by brain disease or injury.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Dementia affects memory and cognitive function.

Category: Medicine › Neurology

Synonyms:

• cognitive decline
• memory loss

Antonyms:

• cognitive health
• mental clarity

Meaning: A tropical disease caused by a virus transmitted by mosquitoes.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Dengue fever can cause severe flu-like symptoms.

Category: Medicine › Infectious Diseases

Synonyms:

• breakbone fever
• dengue fever

Meaning: Relating to teeth.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: She has a dental appointment next week.

Category: Medicine › Dentistry

Synonyms:

• tooth-related
• odontological

Meaning: A thin sheet used during dental procedures to isolate a tooth.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The dentist used a dental dam to keep the area dry.

Category: Medicine › Dentistry

Synonyms:

• isolation barrier
• dental sheet

Meaning: A thin thread used to clean between teeth.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Using dental floss is important for oral hygiene.

Category: Medicine › Dentistry

Synonyms:

• floss
• tooth floss

Meaning: A professional who cleans teeth and provides oral care advice.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The dental hygienist recommended brushing twice a day.

Category: Medicine › Dentistry

Synonyms:

• oral hygienist
• dental care provider

Meaning: A dentist who performs surgical procedures on teeth and gums.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The dental surgeon extracted the wisdom tooth.

Category: Medicine › Dentistry

Synonyms:

• oral surgeon
• dentist

Meaning: A professional who treats teeth and gums.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I have an appointment with my dentist tomorrow.

Category: Medicine › Dentistry

Synonyms:

• tooth doctor
• dental practitioner

Meaning: The profession or practice of treating teeth and gums.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Dentistry requires extensive education and training.

Category: Medicine › Dentistry

Synonyms:

• dental medicine
• oral health care