Pronunciation of 'Pulmonary function test'
The term 'Pulmonary function test' refers to a series of tests that measure how well the lungs are working. It is pronounced as 'ˈpʌlməˌnɛri ˈfʌŋkʃən tɛst' in American English.
Word Origin
The word 'pulmonary' originates from the Latin word 'pulmonarius,' which means 'of the lungs.' The term 'function' comes from Latin 'functio,' meaning 'performance or execution,' and 'test' comes from Latin 'testa,' meaning 'earthen pot,' later evolving to mean 'trial or examination.'
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A medical test used to evaluate lung function and diagnose respiratory conditions.
Pronounced as 'PUHL-muh-nair-ee FUNK-shuhn test.' 'Puhl' as in 'pull,' 'muh' as in 'muh,' 'nair' as in 'air,' 'ee' as in 'see,' 'funk' as in 'function,' 'shuhn' as in 'shun,' and 'test' as in 'test.'