Glossary of medicine

• Aarskog–Scott syndrome Glossary of medicine - (AAS) A rare (X-linked) inherited disorder characterized by short stature, facial abnormalities, skeletal and genital anomalies.
• Abdomen Glossary of medicine - The region of the body between the chest and pelvis that contains the majority of the tubelike organs of the digestive tract as well as a number of solid organs.
• Abdominal external oblique muscle The largest and most superficial of the three flat muscles of the lateral anterior abdominal wall.
• Abdominal internal oblique muscle Glossary of medicine - A muscle of the abdominal wall that lies just above the transverse abdominal muscles and beneath the external oblique.
• Muscle abductor pollicis brevis Glossary of medicine is a hand muscle that abducts (straightens) the thumb.
• Muscle of the abductor pollicis longus Glossary of medicine - One of the hand's intrinsic muscles. Its principal purpose is to abduct the thumb at the wrist.
• Abscess Glossary of medicine - A collection of pus that has accumulated in the body's tissues.
• Acquiescence reflex Glossary of medicine - an eye reflex measured in response to focusing on a near object and then looking at a distant object (and vice versa).
• Accommodation Glossary of medicine - the process of focusing the eye on an object.
• Acetabulum The concave surface of the pelvis that forms the pelvic section of the hip joint. The
• Achilles tendon is the tendon that connects the heel of the foot to the heel of Glossary of medicine - the thickest tendon in the human body, located at the back of the lower leg. It connects the plantaris, gastrocnemius, and soleus muscles to the calcaneus bone.
• Acne Glossary of medicine - a chronic skin disease caused by the clogging of hair follicles with dead skin cells and oil from the skin.
• Acupressure Glossary of medicine - an alternative medicine technique involving the application of pressure to acupuncture points. It is possible to apply pressure by hand, elbow, or with various devices.
• Acupuncture A form of alternative medicine involving the insertion of thin needles into the body.
• Adam's apple Glossary of medicine - the lump or protrusion formed by the angle of the thyroid cartilage surrounding the larynx, typically observed in males.
• Adaptive immune system Glossary of medicine - also known as the acquired immune system or, less frequently, the specific immune system, is a subsystem of the overall immune system composed of highly specialized, systemic cells and processes that eliminate pathogens or prevent their growth.
• Adenoma Glossary of medicine is a benign tumor of epithelial tissue that has glandular origin, glandular characteristics, or both.
• Adrenal medulla The adrenal glands (also known as suprarenal glands) are endocrine glands that produce numerous hormones, including adrenaline and the steroids aldosterone and cortisol. They are located atop the kidneys.
• Allergy Glossary of medicine - Allergies, also known as allergic diseases, are a group of conditions caused by the immune system's hypersensitivity to normally harmless environmental substances. Included among these conditions are hay fever, food allergies, atopic dermatitis, allergic asthma, and anaphylaxis. Eyes may be red, a rash may be itchy, sneezing, a runny nose, shortness of breath, or swelling may occur. The conditions of food intolerance and food poisoning are distinct.
• Alzheimer's disease Glossary of medicine - Alzheimer's disease (AD), also known as Alzheimer's, is a neurodegenerative disease that typically begins slowly and worsens over time. It accounts for 60–70% of dementia cases. Recent memory loss is the most prevalent symptom of Alzheimer's disease (short-term memory loss).
• Anal canal Glossary of medicine - represents the final segment of the large intestine. It is located beneath the pelvic diaphragm, between the rectus and anus. It is approximately 2 to 4 centimeters (0.98 to 1.57 inches) long in humans. It is located between the right and left ischioanal fossa in the anal triangle of the perineum.
• Anatomy In the direction of the base is Glossary of medicine. Antonym apical.
• Anatomy Glossary of medicine - is the biological discipline concerned with the study of the structure and parts of organisms. Anatomy is a natural science that examines the structural organization of living things.
• Anesthesiology Anesthesiology, anaesthesiology, anaesthesia, or anaesthetics (see Terminology) is the medical specialty concerned with the care of patients prior to, during, and after surgery.
• Angiology Glossary of medicine - is the medical specialty that studies the diseases of the circulatory and lymphatic systems, i.e. arteries, veins, and lymphatic vessels, as well as their diseases.
• Ankle Glossary of medicine - The ankle, or talocrural region, is the joint between the foot and leg. The ankle consists of three joints: the talocrural or ankle joint proper, the subtalar joint, and the inferior tibiofibular joint. This joint is responsible for the dorsiflexion and plantarflexion of the foot. In common usage, the term ankle refers to the ankle region exclusively. In medical terminology, the term "ankle" can refer to the region as a whole or to the talocrural joint specifically.
• Artery of the anterior tibia The anterior tibial artery of the leg transports blood from the popliteal artery to the anterior compartment of the leg and dorsal surface of the foot.
• Antibiotic Glossary of medicine - is an antimicrobial substance that is active against bacteria and is the most important antibacterial agent for combating bacterial infections. Antibiotics are commonly used for the treatment and prevention of these infections.
• Antibody Glossary of medicine - (Ab), also known as immunoglobulin (Ig), is a large, Y-shaped protein produced primarily by plasma cells and utilized by the immune system to neutralize pathogens including pathogenic bacteria and viruses.
• Aorta Glossary of medicine - is the major artery in the human body, extending from the left ventricle of the heart to the abdomen, where it divides into two smaller arteries (the common iliac arteries). Through the systemic circulation, the aorta distributes oxygenated blood to all body parts.
• Appendix The appendix (or vermiform appendix; also cecal appendix; vermix; or vermiform process) is a finger-like, blind-ended tube that develops from the cecum in the embryo. At the junction of the small and large intestines, the cecum is a pouch-like structure of the colon. Vermiform is derived from Latin and means "worm-shaped." The appendix was once regarded as a vestigial organ, but this perception has changed in recent decades.
• Arm Glossary of medicine - is the portion of the upper extremity between the shoulder joint (glenohumeral joint) and the elbow joint. Typically, the arm extends to the hand. It is composed of the upper arm, which extends from the shoulder to the elbow, the forearm, which extends from the elbow to the hand, and the hand. The shoulder girdle, composed of bones and muscles, is anatomically a component of the arm. The Latin term brachium may refer to either the entire arm or the upper arm alone.
• Arteriole Glossary of medicine - is a small-diameter blood vessel in the microcirculation that extends from an artery and branches off to reach the capillaries. Arterioles are the primary site of vascular resistance and have muscular walls (typically only one to two layers of smooth muscle). The transition from arterioles to capillaries is characterized by the greatest change in blood pressure and blood flow velocity.
• Artery Glossary of medicine - is a blood vessel that transports blood from the heart to the rest of the body (tissues, lungs, etc.). The two exceptions are the pulmonary and umbilical arteries, which transport deoxygenated blood to oxygenating organs. This extracellular fluid that fills the arterial system constitutes the effective arterial blood volume.
• Arthritis Glossary of medicine is commonly used to refer to any disorder that affects the joints. Typically, symptoms include joint pain and stiffness. Other possible symptoms include joint redness, warmth, swelling, and decreased range of motion.
• Asperger syndrome Glossary of medicine - (AS), also known as Asperger's, is a developmental disorder characterized by significant difficulties in social interaction and nonverbal communication, as well as restricted and repetitive behavior and interest patterns. As a milder autism spectrum disorder (ASD), its language and intelligence are more typical than those of other ASDs. Although not required for a diagnosis, physical clumsiness and atypical language use are typical of autism.
• Asthma Glossary of medicine - is a prevalent, chronic, inflammatory disease of the airways of the lungs. Variable and recurring symptoms, reversible airflow obstruction, and bronchospasm characterize this condition. There are instances of wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath.
• Atrial fibrillation Glossary of medicine - (AF or A-fib) is an abnormal heart rhythm characterized by irregular and rapid atria contractions. Typically, it begins with brief periods of irregular heartbeats that become longer and possibly constant over time. Often episodes have no symptoms.
• Disorder characterized by inattention and hyperactivity Glossary of medicine is a neurodevelopmental type of mental disorder. It is characterized by difficulties paying attention, excessive activity, or difficulty controlling inappropriate behavior for the individual's age.
• Auscultation Glossary of medicine - is the practice of utilizing a stethoscope to listen to the internal sounds of the body. Auscultation is used to examine the circulatory and respiratory systems (heart and breath sounds) as well as the digestive system.
• Autism Glossary of medicine is a developmental disorder marked by difficulties with social interaction and communication, as well as by restricted and repetitive behavior. Typically, parents observe symptoms within the first two or three years of their child's life. However, some children with autism reach their developmental milestones at a typical rate before their condition worsens.
• Axilla Glossary of medicine - (also armpit, underarm, or oxter) refers to the area of the human body directly beneath the shoulder-arm joint. In addition, it contains the underarm sweat gland.
• Artery axillary Glossary of medicine is a large blood vessel that transports oxygenated blood to the lateral aspect of the thorax, the axilla (armpit), and the upper extremities. Prior to its origin at the lateral margin of the first rib, it was known as the subclavian artery.