Medical Transcription Word Differentiation List

Word	Definition	Word	Definition
Sac	A pouch, bursa. Capsule of a tumor	Tenia	Bandlike structure.
Sack	A rectangular bag; a paper bag.	Tinea	Fungus infection.
Pharynx	Alimentary tract between the mouth, nasal cavities and esophagus.	Dysplasia	Abnormal tissue development
Phalanx	Long bone of the digits in hand or foot. Singlar form.	Dysphasia	Impairment in speech.
Fornix	An arch-shaped structure or roof of an anatomic space.	Dysphagia	Difficulty swallowing
Tarsal or Metatarsal	Relating to bones in the foot.	Plural	A grammatical form denoting more than one.
Carpal or Metacarpal	Relating to bones in the hand	Pleural	Relating to the membrane enveloping the lungs and pulmonary cavity.

Insure	To have insurance, or an insurance policy.	Pain	Unpleasant sensation or feeling.
Ensure	To make sure something happens.	Pane	A piece or section. A framed sheet of glass.
Lie	to recline or rest.	Heel	Back area of the bottom of the foot.
Lay	to place something on a surface.	Heal	To restore health
Cereal	A grain based food.	Axis	A fixed, straight line; a partnership; a line of reference or coordination.
Serial	A series of successive numbers or events.	Access	Ability to enter or approach or communicate. A way of access.
Track	A path or course; a sequence of events.	Disc	A round, flat plate. Interchangeable with disk.
Tract	An elongated area; a passage.	Disk	A round, flat plate. Interchangeable with disc.

Hypo	Prefix denoting below normal.	Anterior	denoting front surface of the body; nearer to the front.
Hyper	Prefix denoting above normal or excessive.	Interior	Relating to the inside; situated within.
Inter	Among, between.	Super	In excess, above.
Intra	Inside, within.	Supra	A prefix denoting a position above the word to which it is joined
Plane	A two-dimentional flat surface.	Peroneal	Fibular, relating to the fibula.
Plain	Free of ornament. A radiograph made without contrast.	Perineal	Relating to the perineum.
Regimen	A program regulating treatment for therapeutic purpose.	Gait	Manner of walking.
Regiment	Governmental rule; a military unit.	Gate	To close a channel; nerve fiber block;

Aid	A hepful device.	Cite	To refer to; to call upon; to quote by example.
Aide	A helpful person; an assistant.	Site	A place, location.
AIDS	Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.	Sight	Ability to see.
Elicit	To draw out.	Precede	To go before.
Illicit	Illegal.	Proceed	To go on, continue.
Bolus	A single, large quantity of a substance; a morsel of food.	Discreet	Prudent, circumspect.
Bullous	Marked by bulla, a bubblelike structure or fluid-filled blister.	Discrete	Separate, distinct. Not joined with another.

Mucus	Noun- secrection of mucous membranes.	Abduct	To draw away.
Mucous	Adjective- Relating to mucus or a mucous membrane.	Adduct	To bring together.
Allusion	An implied or inderect reference.	Effect	Bringing about a result; an outward sign; creation of desired impression.
Illusion	Something that deceives or misleads; a hallucination.	Affect	A feeling; to have influence.
Buccal	Relating to the cheek or around the cheek.	Verses	Stanzas or a line of writing.
Buckle	To join or repair.	Versus	In contrast to the alternative.
Ostial	Relating to any orifice or ostium.	Imminence	Something imminent, impending.
Osteal	Bony structure.	Eminence	Circumscribed area raised above surrounding surface.

Medical Transcription Word Differentiation List

Medical language is full of confusing terms, abbreviations and variations. Medical transcriptionists are medical language specialists who can determine proper usage of medical terms, abbreviations, and phrases within medical reports. As a professional MT, whether you are self-employed and working at home, work for a transcription company or in a hospital or doctor's office, your clients rely on you to make accurate decisions when it comes to medical terminology.

When you are transcribing medical dictation, make sure that you avoid making embarrassing mistakes! This is a list of common sound-alike words that are often misused in medical reports.