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influence, except in the case of the psychiatric meanings.

the degree or state of surplus, or beyond the usual, as in “There was excess peritoneal fluid present.” a real or imaginary straight line going through a structure around which it revolves, or would turn if it could revolve. Ace - a brand name for bandages, wraps, and other OTC medical supplies ace, nonmedical word a playing card (ace of hearts, etc.) a supreme achiever (such as a flying ace).ACE - acronym for angiotensin-converting enzyme (among various other acronyms, but this is the most common).(The two-word version usually, but not always, begins or ends a sentence or phrase.) anyway - in any case for example, “Anyway, she did not go to the party.any way - pathway or method of accomplishing something for example, “Is there any way I can go to town today?”.anymore - having to do with time for example, “We will not see him anymore.”.any more - having to do with volume for example, “We cannot have any more of these episodes.”.refers to aphthae (singular “aphtha”), small ulcers of the oral mucosa. a circumscribed, localized collection of pus caused by infection and the decomposition of tissue. wandering or deviating from the normal abnormal. to draw toward a position near or parallel to the median axis. Think of abduction, which means a taking away. to draw away from a position parallel to the median axis. Pattern of hair growth at the crown of the head. Sometimes used as a back formation verb, “peaked.” There may be dire consequences in the meaning of the text, especially when lives are at stake. Knowledge of these words is necessary to avoid confusion. Students may also consult a medical dictionary if needed. We hope this list guides you through your courses in the healthcare field and helps expand your vocabulary. Meditec has compiled a list of sound-alike words in the medical field that have different meanings. Example: left (past tense of leave) and left (opposite of right). Homographs: Words that are spelled the same but have different meanings.Homophones: Words that sound the same but have different meanings and different spellings.Homonyms may either be homophones or homographs: For example, pear (fruit) and pair (a set of two things). Words that sound alike but have different meanings are called homonyms. Words that sound similar can be confusing, especially medical terms.