Medical Terms for the Layman


 Acid-to make a request of Sid.

 Biology-the science of shopping.

 Carpal tunnel-underwater fish sculpture.

 Cerebral palsy-a smart friend.

 Fester-that guy on "The Addams Family."

 Hippocratic oath-an exclamation when you get your medical bill.

 Impotent-distinguished or well known.

 Kaopectate-a former boxer.

 Liver-bon vivant.

 Myopia-not your opia.

 Neuritis-early stage of olditis.

 Oral thermometer-for use on TV evangelist.

 Pelvis-cousin to Elvis.

 Physiology-study of carbonated beverages.

 Plastic surgery-operation paid by credit card.

 Polyps-where you kiss Paul.

 Retractor-a politician who denies what he said.

 Terminal illness-getting sick at the airport.

 Triglyceride-a monster from Jurassic Park.

 Vitamin-what to do when the doorbell rings.