Respiratory⭐⭐⭐ Very Common
Wheezing
/WEE-zing/Simple Meaning:
High-pitched whistling sound during breathing.
Continuous high-pitched musical adventitious sound generated by subtotal airway obstruction during expiration.
Clinical & Layman Language Dictionary (Deduplicated A–Z)
Medical Terms & Simple Meanings A–Z
Search over 153+ verified medical terms. Clear layman definitions, clinical explanations, frequency ratings (⭐⭐⭐ Very Common), pronunciations, and body system tags.
Showing 2 Medical Terms (Letter "W")Reset Filters
Neurological⭐⭐⭐ Very Common
Weakness
/WEEK-nis/Simple Meaning:
Reduced physical muscular strength.
Decrease in maximum force produced by one or more muscle groups during physical exertion.
This information is educational only and does not replace professional medical advice.