Pronunciation of 'Pulmonary function test'
The term 'Pulmonary function test' refers to a group of tests that measure how well the lungs are working. It is pronounced as 'ˈpʊl.məˌnɛr.i ˈfʌŋk.ʃən ˌtɛst' in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The term originates from medical terminology, where 'pulmonary' is derived from the Latin 'pulmonarius,' meaning 'of the lungs,' and 'function test' refers to assessments of physiological performance.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A medical test used to measure lung capacity, airflow, and gas exchange efficiency.
Pronounced as 'PULL-muh-nair-ee FUNK-shun test.' 'Pulmonary' starts with 'PULL,' followed by 'muh' and 'nair-ee.' 'Function' is pronounced as 'FUNK-shun,' and 'test' is straightforward as 'test.'