Informal Medical Terms

Question 1

Abdomem: Tummy / Belly

Answer 1

Abdomem can be referred to as “Belly” or “Tummy”by children.

Question 2

Abdominal Muscles
Abs
Six-Pack
Stomach muscles

Answer 2

My abs are aching after the exercises.
I need to get six-pack abs.
My stomach muscles are aching after the exercises.

Question 3

Abdominoplasty
Tummy Tuck

Answer 3

I am going to need a tummy tuck after all the weight loss.

Question 4

Acne
Pimples
Zits

Answer 4

I used to have pimples all over my face.
I popped a zit today, i can’t go out.

Question 5

ADHD(Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) - TDAH
Hyper

Answer 5

He is a hyper kid - TDAH

Question 6

Alopecia
Bald

Answer 6

I think i am going bald.

Question 7

Amnesia
Black out
Memory Loss

Answer 7

I blacked out during the exam.
I had memory loss after the trauma.

Question 8

Amniotic fluid
Waters

Answer 8

My water broke.

Question 9

Analgesic
Painkiller

Answer 9

I need a painkiller for my headache.

Question 10

Ankle Sprain
Twisted Ankle

Answer 10

I can’t run, i have a twisted ankle.

Question 11

Axilla
Armpit(suvaco)

Answer 11

My armpit sweats a lot.

Question 12

Bowel Movement
Defecate
Number two
Crap
Shit

Answer 12

When was the last time you defecated?
I need to go to number two.
I need to take a crap.
I need to take a shit.

Question 13

Breast Augmentation
Boob Job

Answer 13

I think i should get a Boob job.

Question 14

Candidiasis
Thrush

Answer 14

The pluritus is probably due to vaginal thrush

Question 15

Carbohydrates
Carbs

Answer 15

I got to cut down the carbs on my diet.

Question 16

Chemotherapy
Chemo

Answer 16

She has been on chemo.

Question 17

Eructation
Burping
Belching

Answer 17

Have you been burping?
Have you been belching?

Question 18

Conjuctivitis
Pink eye

Answer 18

I’ve got a pink eye.

Question 19

Contusion
Bruise

Answer 19

I’ve got a big contusion on my face.

Question 20

Hooked on
Addicted to

Answer 20

He is hooked on some habits.
He is addicted to marijuana.