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Ablation
Ablation is removal of material from the surface of an object by vaporization, chipping, or other erosive processes.
Ablation is removal of material from the surface of an object by vaporization, chipping, or other erosive processes.
Abortive medication
Abortive medication (such as the Triptans) is used to interrupt an attack or episode of severe headache.
Abortive medication (such as the Triptans) is used to interrupt an attack or episode of severe headache.
Acquired disorder
An acquired disorder is a medical condition which develops post-fetally; in contrast with a congenital disorder, which is present at birth.
An acquired disorder is a medical condition which develops post-fetally; in contrast with a congenital disorder, which is present at birth.
Active placebo
An active placebo is a placebo that mimics the common side effects of the drug under study.
An active placebo is a placebo that mimics the common side effects of the drug under study.
Acute abdomen
The term acute abdomen refers to a sudden, severe abdominal pain of unclear etiology that is less than 24 hours in duration.
The term acute abdomen refers to a sudden, severe abdominal pain of unclear etiology that is less than 24 hours in duration.
Acute pericarditis
Acute pericarditis is a type of pericarditis (an inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart, the pericardium) usually lasting elopid
Acute pericarditis is a type of pericarditis (an inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart, the pericardium) usually lasting elopid
Adiadochokinesia
Adiadochokinesia is a dyskinesia consisting of inability to perform the rapid alternating movements of diadochokinesia.
Adiadochokinesia is a dyskinesia consisting of inability to perform the rapid alternating movements of diadochokinesia.
Admission note
An admission note is written for patients to be admitted to a hospital for inpatient care.
An admission note is written for patients to be admitted to a hospital for inpatient care.
Adrenergic storm
An adrenergic storm is a sudden and dramatic increase in serum levels of the catecholamines adrenalin and noradrenalin (also known as epinephrine and norepinephrine respectively), with a less si...
An adrenergic storm is a sudden and dramatic increase in serum levels of the catecholamines adrenalin and noradrenalin (also known as epinephrine and norepinephrine respectively), with a less si...
Adverse effect
In medicine, an adverse effect is a harmful and undesired effect resulting from a medication or other intervention such as surgery.
In medicine, an adverse effect is a harmful and undesired effect resulting from a medication or other intervention such as surgery.
Agalactia
Agalactia is absence of or faulty secretion of breast milk following childbirth.
Agalactia is absence of or faulty secretion of breast milk following childbirth.
Age of onset
The age of onset is a medical term referring to the age at which an individual acquires, develops, or first experiences a condition or symptoms of a disease or disorder.
The age of onset is a medical term referring to the age at which an individual acquires, develops, or first experiences a condition or symptoms of a disease or disorder.
Agenesis
In medicine, agenesis refers to the failure of an organ to develop during embryonic growth and development.
In medicine, agenesis refers to the failure of an organ to develop during embryonic growth and development.
Agnosia
Agnosia is a loss of ability to recognize objects, persons, sounds, shapes, or smells while the specific sense is not defective nor is there any significant memory loss.
Agnosia is a loss of ability to recognize objects, persons, sounds, shapes, or smells while the specific sense is not defective nor is there any significant memory loss.
Agonist
An agonist is a chemical that binds to a receptor of a cell and triggers a response by that cell.
An agonist is a chemical that binds to a receptor of a cell and triggers a response by that cell.
Allopathic medicine
Allopathic medicine refers to the practice of conventional medicine that uses agents or physical interventions which have no empirical therapeutic relation to the disease being treated to treat ...
Allopathic medicine refers to the practice of conventional medicine that uses agents or physical interventions which have no empirical therapeutic relation to the disease being treated to treat ...
Anatomical terms of location
Standard anatomical terms of location are designations employed in science that deal with the anatomy of animals to avoid ambiguities that might otherwise arise.
Standard anatomical terms of location are designations employed in science that deal with the anatomy of animals to avoid ambiguities that might otherwise arise.
Anginal equivalent
An anginal equivalent is a symptom such as shortness of breath (dyspnea), diaphoresis, extreme fatigue, or pain at a site other than the chest, occurring in a patient at high cardiac risk.
An anginal equivalent is a symptom such as shortness of breath (dyspnea), diaphoresis, extreme fatigue, or pain at a site other than the chest, occurring in a patient at high cardiac risk.
Anhidrosis
Anhidrosis means lack of sweating.
Anhidrosis means lack of sweating.
Apgar score
The Apgar score was devised in 1952 by the eponymous Dr. Virginia Apgar as a simple and repeatable method to quickly and summarily assess the health of newborn children immediately after birth.
The Apgar score was devised in 1952 by the eponymous Dr. Virginia Apgar as a simple and repeatable method to quickly and summarily assess the health of newborn children immediately after birth.
APSF
The APSF APSF was launched in late 1985 by the the American Society of Anesthesiologists as an independent, nonprofit corporation with the vision that "that no patient shall be harmed by anesth...
The APSF APSF was launched in late 1985 by the the American Society of Anesthesiologists as an independent, nonprofit corporation with the vision that "that no patient shall be harmed by anesth...
APSF (Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation)
The APSF APSF (Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation) was launched in late 1985 by the the American Society of Anesthesiologists as an independent, nonprofit corporation with the vision that "tha...
The APSF APSF (Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation) was launched in late 1985 by the the American Society of Anesthesiologists as an independent, nonprofit corporation with the vision that "tha...
Arrested development
The term "arrested development" has had multiple meanings for over 200 years.
The term "arrested development" has had multiple meanings for over 200 years.
Assessment and plan
The assessment and plan (abbreviated "A/P") is a component of an admission note.
The assessment and plan (abbreviated "A/P") is a component of an admission note.
Asymptomatic
In medicine, a disease is considered asymptomatic if a patient is a carrier for a disease or infection but experiences no symptoms.
In medicine, a disease is considered asymptomatic if a patient is a carrier for a disease or infection but experiences no symptoms.
Auditory agnosia
Auditory agnosia is a form of agnosia that manifests primarily in the inability to recognize or differentiate between sounds.
Auditory agnosia is a form of agnosia that manifests primarily in the inability to recognize or differentiate between sounds.
Aura (symptom)
An aura is a perceptual disturbance experienced by some migraine sufferers before a migraine headache, and the telltale sensation experienced by some people with epilepsy before a seizure.
An aura is a perceptual disturbance experienced by some migraine sufferers before a migraine headache, and the telltale sensation experienced by some people with epilepsy before a seizure.
Autoagglutination
Autoagglutination represents clumping of an individual's red blood cells (RBCs or erythrocytes) by his or her own serum due to the RBCs being coated on their surface by antibodies.
Autoagglutination represents clumping of an individual's red blood cells (RBCs or erythrocytes) by his or her own serum due to the RBCs being coated on their surface by antibodies.
Autoamputation
Autoamputation is the spontaneous detachment (amputation) of an appendage from the body.
Autoamputation is the spontaneous detachment (amputation) of an appendage from the body.
Autoeponym
An autoeponym is a medical condition named in the honor of the individual who described it and/or died from the disease Autoeponyms use the possessive or non-possessive form, with the preferen...
An autoeponym is a medical condition named in the honor of the individual who described it and/or died from the disease Autoeponyms use the possessive or non-possessive form, with the preferen...
Autonomic dysreflexia
Autonomic dysreflexia, also known as autonomic hyperreflexia, is a potentially life threatening condition which can be considered a medical emergency requiring immediate attention.
Autonomic dysreflexia, also known as autonomic hyperreflexia, is a potentially life threatening condition which can be considered a medical emergency requiring immediate attention.
Azygos
In anatomy, azygos, from the Greek άζυξ, refers to a structure that is unpaired.
In anatomy, azygos, from the Greek άζυξ, refers to a structure that is unpaired.
B type inclusion
B-type inclusions, formerly also called Guarnieri bodies are cellular features found upon microscopic inspection of epithelial cells of individuals suspected of having poxvirus (e.g.
B-type inclusions, formerly also called Guarnieri bodies are cellular features found upon microscopic inspection of epithelial cells of individuals suspected of having poxvirus (e.g.
Ballard Maturational Assessment
The Ballard Maturational Assessment, Ballard Score, or Ballard Scale is a commonly used technique of gestational age assessment.
The Ballard Maturational Assessment, Ballard Score, or Ballard Scale is a commonly used technique of gestational age assessment.
Barbotage
Barbotage is a medical procedure that involves the repeated injection and aspiration of a fluid.
Barbotage is a medical procedure that involves the repeated injection and aspiration of a fluid.
Baseline (medicine)
A baseline in medicine is information found at the beginning of a study or other initial known value which is used for comparison with later data.
A baseline in medicine is information found at the beginning of a study or other initial known value which is used for comparison with later data.
Benefit period
A benefit period is a length of time during which a benefit is paid.
A benefit period is a length of time during which a benefit is paid.
Benign tumor
A benign tumor is a tumor that has the ability to metastasize.
A benign tumor is a tumor that has the ability to metastasize.
Benignity
Benignity from Latin benignus, from bonus + genus
Is a medical term used to describe a condition that is harmless in the long run.
Benignity from Latin benignus, from bonus + genus
Is a medical term used to describe a condition that is harmless in the long run.
Biotrauma
Although the term has occasionally been used in other ways, in medical literature biotrauma is usually defined as a severe inflammatory response produced in the lungs of patients who breathe by ...
Although the term has occasionally been used in other ways, in medical literature biotrauma is usually defined as a severe inflammatory response produced in the lungs of patients who breathe by ...
Body image (medicine)
Body image is a medical term, often used in the context of describing a patient's cognitive perception of their own body.
Body image is a medical term, often used in the context of describing a patient's cognitive perception of their own body.
Bogart-Bacall syndrome
Bogart-Bacall Syndrome is a vocal misuse disorder.
Bogart-Bacall Syndrome is a vocal misuse disorder.
Bogart–Bacall syndrome
Bogart-Bacall Syndrome is a vocal misuse disorder.
Bogart-Bacall Syndrome is a vocal misuse disorder.
Carnoy's solution
Carnoy's Solution is a fixative composed of 60% ethanol, 30% chloroform and 10% glacial acetic acid.
Carnoy's Solution is a fixative composed of 60% ethanol, 30% chloroform and 10% glacial acetic acid.
Case presentation
A case presentation is a formal communication between health care professionals (doctors, pharmacists, nurses, therapists, nutritionist etc.) regarding a patient's clinical information.
A case presentation is a formal communication between health care professionals (doctors, pharmacists, nurses, therapists, nutritionist etc.) regarding a patient's clinical information.
Case report
In medicine, a case report is a detailed report of the symptoms, signs, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of an individual patient.
In medicine, a case report is a detailed report of the symptoms, signs, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of an individual patient.
Catamnesis
Catamnesis is the follow-up history of a patient after he is discharged from treatment or a hospital.
Catamnesis is the follow-up history of a patient after he is discharged from treatment or a hospital.
Cataphylaxis
Cataphylaxis is known to be the deterioration of the natural defense system of the body due to an infection.
Cataphylaxis is known to be the deterioration of the natural defense system of the body due to an infection.
Central venous pressure
Central venous pressure (CVP) describes the pressure of blood in the thoracic vena cava, near the right atrium of the heart.
Central venous pressure (CVP) describes the pressure of blood in the thoracic vena cava, near the right atrium of the heart.
Cerebral perfusion pressure
Cerebral perfusion pressure, or CPP, is the net pressure gradient causing blood flow to the brain (brain perfusion).
Cerebral perfusion pressure, or CPP, is the net pressure gradient causing blood flow to the brain (brain perfusion).
Cervical conization
Cervical conization (CPT codes 57520(Cold Knife) and 57522(Loop Excision)) refers to a biopsy of the cervix in which a cone-shaped sample of tissue is removed from the mucous membrane.
Cervical conization (CPT codes 57520(Cold Knife) and 57522(Loop Excision)) refers to a biopsy of the cervix in which a cone-shaped sample of tissue is removed from the mucous membrane.
Cervical dislocation
Cervical dislocation, "breaking the neck" or "snapping the spine" are terms used to describe this killing method intended to be quick and painless.
Cervical dislocation, "breaking the neck" or "snapping the spine" are terms used to describe this killing method intended to be quick and painless.
Chain of survival
The chain of survival refers to a series of actions that, when put into motion, reduce the mortality associated with cardiac arrest.
The chain of survival refers to a series of actions that, when put into motion, reduce the mortality associated with cardiac arrest.
Chemoprophylaxis
Chemoprophylaxis refers to the administration of a medication for the purpose of preventing disease or infection.
Chemoprophylaxis refers to the administration of a medication for the purpose of preventing disease or infection.
Chief complaint
The Chief Complaint formally known as CC in the medical field, or termed Presenting Complaint (PC) in the UK, is a concise statement describing the symptom, problem, condition, diagnosis, ...
The Chief Complaint formally known as CC in the medical field, or termed Presenting Complaint (PC) in the UK, is a concise statement describing the symptom, problem, condition, diagnosis, ...
Chiroplasty
Chiroplasty, or cheiroplasty, is a term which refers to plastic surgery of the hands.
Chiroplasty, or cheiroplasty, is a term which refers to plastic surgery of the hands.
Chromatophobe
Chromatophobe is a general term used in Endocrinology to describe the cell stain type of the anterior pituitary hormone: the corticotroph cells which produce adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH).
Chromatophobe is a general term used in Endocrinology to describe the cell stain type of the anterior pituitary hormone: the corticotroph cells which produce adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH).
Chronic (medicine)
A chronic condition is a human health condition or disease that is persistent or otherwise long-lasting in its effects.
A chronic condition is a human health condition or disease that is persistent or otherwise long-lasting in its effects.
Chronic care
Chronic care refers to medical care which addresses preexisting or long term illness, as opposed to acute care which is concerned with short term or severe illness of brief duration.
Chronic care refers to medical care which addresses preexisting or long term illness, as opposed to acute care which is concerned with short term or severe illness of brief duration.
Cine film
Ciné (sometimes Cine) is usually used to refer to one or more of the home movie formats including 8 mm, 9.5 mm, 16 mm film, and Super 8.
Ciné (sometimes Cine) is usually used to refer to one or more of the home movie formats including 8 mm, 9.5 mm, 16 mm film, and Super 8.
Clinical formulation
A clinical formulation (or case formulation) is a theoretically-based explanation or conceptualisation of the information obtained from a clinical assessment.
A clinical formulation (or case formulation) is a theoretically-based explanation or conceptualisation of the information obtained from a clinical assessment.
Clinical pathway
Clinical pathways, also known as care pathways, critical pathways, integrated care pathways, or care maps, are one of the main tools used to manage the quality in healthc...
Clinical pathways, also known as care pathways, critical pathways, integrated care pathways, or care maps, are one of the main tools used to manage the quality in healthc...
Clinical research center
The term "Clinical research center" (CRC) or "General clinical research center" (GCRC) refers to any designated medical facility used to conduct clinical research, such as at a hospi...
The term "Clinical research center" (CRC) or "General clinical research center" (GCRC) refers to any designated medical facility used to conduct clinical research, such as at a hospi...
Clinomorphism
Clinomorphism (from the Greek words klinikos meaning "bed" (see Clinic) and morphos meaning "form") is the deliberate or unintentional simplification, alteration, or amplification of the...
Clinomorphism (from the Greek words klinikos meaning "bed" (see Clinic) and morphos meaning "form") is the deliberate or unintentional simplification, alteration, or amplification of the...
Cluttering
Cluttering (also called tachyphemia) is a speech disorder and a communication disorder characterized by speech that is difficult for listeners to understand due to rapid speaking rate, errat...
Cluttering (also called tachyphemia) is a speech disorder and a communication disorder characterized by speech that is difficult for listeners to understand due to rapid speaking rate, errat...
Combination therapy
Combination therapy or polytherapy is the use of more than one medication or other therapy.
Combination therapy or polytherapy is the use of more than one medication or other therapy.
Compliance (medicine)
In medicine, compliance (also adherence, concordance, or capacitance) describes the degree to which a patient correctly follows medical advice.
In medicine, compliance (also adherence, concordance, or capacitance) describes the degree to which a patient correctly follows medical advice.
Complication (medicine)
Complication, in medicine, is an unfavorable evolution of a disease, a health condition or a medical treatment.
Complication, in medicine, is an unfavorable evolution of a disease, a health condition or a medical treatment.
Computerized physician order entry
Computerized physician order entry is a process of electronic entry of medical practitioner instructions for the treatment of patients under his or her care.
Computerized physician order entry is a process of electronic entry of medical practitioner instructions for the treatment of patients under his or her care.
Connectomics
Connectomics is a high-throughput application of neural imaging and histological techniques in order to increase the speed, efficiency, and resolution of maps of the multitude of neural connecti...
Connectomics is a high-throughput application of neural imaging and histological techniques in order to increase the speed, efficiency, and resolution of maps of the multitude of neural connecti...
Consensus (medical)
Medical consensus is a public statement on a particular aspect of medical knowledge available at the time it was written, and that is generally agreed upon as the evidence-based, state-of-the-ar...
Medical consensus is a public statement on a particular aspect of medical knowledge available at the time it was written, and that is generally agreed upon as the evidence-based, state-of-the-ar...
Contraindication
In medicine, a contraindication is a condition or factor that serves as a reason to withhold a certain medical treatment.
In medicine, a contraindication is a condition or factor that serves as a reason to withhold a certain medical treatment.
Convulsion
A convulsion is a medical condition where body muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body.
A convulsion is a medical condition where body muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body.
Cosmesis
Cosmesis is the preservation, restoration, or bestowing of bodily beauty.
Cosmesis is the preservation, restoration, or bestowing of bodily beauty.
Counterstimulation
Counterstimulation is a treatment for pain, based on distraction.
Counterstimulation is a treatment for pain, based on distraction.
Course (medicine)
In medicine, a course of medication is a period of continuous treatment with a drug, sometimes with variable dosage.
In medicine, a course of medication is a period of continuous treatment with a drug, sometimes with variable dosage.
Cryptogenic disease
A cryptogenic disease is a disease of which the cause is unknown.
A cryptogenic disease is a disease of which the cause is unknown.
Cure
A cure is the end of a medical condition; the substance or procedure that ends the medical condition, such as a medication, a surgical operation, a change in lifestyle, or even a philosophical ...
A cure is the end of a medical condition; the substance or procedure that ends the medical condition, such as a medication, a surgical operation, a change in lifestyle, or even a philosophical ...
Cystolithotripsy
Cystolithotripsy is the crushing of a stone in the bladder.
Cystolithotripsy is the crushing of a stone in the bladder.
Dead on arrival
Dead on arrival or D.O.A. is a term used to indicate that a patient was found to be already clinically dead upon the arrival of professional medical assistance, often in the form of first ...
Dead on arrival or D.O.A. is a term used to indicate that a patient was found to be already clinically dead upon the arrival of professional medical assistance, often in the form of first ...
Death by natural causes
A death by natural causes, as recorded by coroners and on death certificates and associated documents, is one that is primarily attributed to natural agents: usually an illness or an internal ma...
A death by natural causes, as recorded by coroners and on death certificates and associated documents, is one that is primarily attributed to natural agents: usually an illness or an internal ma...
Decompensation
In medicine, decompensation is the functional deterioration of a previously working structure or system.
In medicine, decompensation is the functional deterioration of a previously working structure or system.
Deficiency (medicine)
In medicine, a deficiency is a lack or shortage of a functional entity, by less than normal or necessary supply or function.
In medicine, a deficiency is a lack or shortage of a functional entity, by less than normal or necessary supply or function.
Degeneration (medical)
Degeneration is deterioration in the medical sense.
Degeneration is deterioration in the medical sense.
Deinstitutionalisation
Deinstitutionalisation is the process of replacing long-stay psychiatric hospitals with less isolated community mental health services for those diagnosed with a mental disorder or developmental...
Deinstitutionalisation is the process of replacing long-stay psychiatric hospitals with less isolated community mental health services for those diagnosed with a mental disorder or developmental...
Depression (physiology)
Depression in physiology and medicine refers to a lowering, in particular a reduction in a particular biological variable or the function of an organ.
Depression in physiology and medicine refers to a lowering, in particular a reduction in a particular biological variable or the function of an organ.
Diadochokinesia
Diadochokinesia or diadochokinesis is the ability to make antagonistic movements in quick succession, alternately bringing a limb into opposite positions, as of flexion and extention or of...
Diadochokinesia or diadochokinesis is the ability to make antagonistic movements in quick succession, alternately bringing a limb into opposite positions, as of flexion and extention or of...
Diagnosis
Diagnosis (from ancient Greek διάγνωσις = discernment) is the identification of the nature and cause of anything.
Diagnosis (from ancient Greek διάγνωσις = discernment) is the identification of the nature and cause of anything.
Diagnosis of exclusion
A diagnosis of exclusion is a medical condition whose presence cannot be established with complete confidence from examination or testing.
A diagnosis of exclusion is a medical condition whose presence cannot be established with complete confidence from examination or testing.
Diagnosis-related group
Diagnosis-related group (DRG) is a system to classify hospital cases into one of originally 467 groups.
Diagnosis-related group (DRG) is a system to classify hospital cases into one of originally 467 groups.
Diagnostic reliability
In medicine and psychology, diagnostic reliability refers to the ability of a diagnostic tool, typically symptoms, to predict an illness or disorder.
In medicine and psychology, diagnostic reliability refers to the ability of a diagnostic tool, typically symptoms, to predict an illness or disorder.
Diastasis (physiology)
In physiology, diastasis is the middle stage of diastole during the cycle of a heartbeat, where the initial passive filling of the hearts ventricles has slowed down, but before the atria contrac...
In physiology, diastasis is the middle stage of diastole during the cycle of a heartbeat, where the initial passive filling of the hearts ventricles has slowed down, but before the atria contrac...
Differential diagnosis
A differential diagnosis is a systematic diagnostic method used to identify the presence of an entity where multiple alternatives are possible, and may also refer to any of the included candidat...
A differential diagnosis is a systematic diagnostic method used to identify the presence of an entity where multiple alternatives are possible, and may also refer to any of the included candidat...
Disease registry
Disease or patient registries are collections of secondary data related to patients with a specific diagnosis, condition, or procedure, and they play an important role in postmarketing surveilla...
Disease or patient registries are collections of secondary data related to patients with a specific diagnosis, condition, or procedure, and they play an important role in postmarketing surveilla...
Disease theory of alcoholism
The modern disease theory of alcoholism states that problem drinking is sometimes caused by a disease of the brain, characterized by altered brain structure and function.
The modern disease theory of alcoholism states that problem drinking is sometimes caused by a disease of the brain, characterized by altered brain structure and function.
Disseminated disease
Disseminated disease refers to a diffuse disease process, generally either infectious or neoplastic, but sometimes also referring to connective tissue disease.
Disseminated disease refers to a diffuse disease process, generally either infectious or neoplastic, but sometimes also referring to connective tissue disease.
Diverticulum
A diverticulum is medical or biological term for an outpouching of a hollow structure in the body.
A diverticulum is medical or biological term for an outpouching of a hollow structure in the body.
Dose area product
Dose area product (DAP) is a quantity used in assessing the radiation risk from diagnostic X-rays examination and interventional procedures.
Dose area product (DAP) is a quantity used in assessing the radiation risk from diagnostic X-rays examination and interventional procedures.
Drug-induced hyperthermia
Drug-induced fever is a state wherein the administration of drugs intended to help a patient causes a fever.
Drug-induced fever is a state wherein the administration of drugs intended to help a patient causes a fever.
Dyscopia
Dyscopia consists of the Latin root "copia" which means abundance or plenty (see cornucopia) and the Greek prefix "dys" which means "bad", "abnormal", "difficult" or "impaired".
Dyscopia consists of the Latin root "copia" which means abundance or plenty (see cornucopia) and the Greek prefix "dys" which means "bad", "abnormal", "difficult" or "impaired".
Dysdiadochokinesia
Dysdiadochokinesia, dysdiadochokinesis, dysdiadokokinesia, dysdiadokokinesis, or DDK is the medical term for an impairment to perform rapid, alternating movements.
Dysdiadochokinesia, dysdiadochokinesis, dysdiadokokinesia, dysdiadokokinesis, or DDK is the medical term for an impairment to perform rapid, alternating movements.
E-Patient
e-Patients are health consumers who use the Internet to gather information about a medical condition of particular interest to them, and who use electronic communication tools in coping with med...
e-Patients are health consumers who use the Internet to gather information about a medical condition of particular interest to them, and who use electronic communication tools in coping with med...
E-patient
An e-patient (also known as Internet patient, or Internet-savvy patient) is a health consumer who uses the Internet to gather information about a medical condition of particular inte...
An e-patient (also known as Internet patient, or Internet-savvy patient) is a health consumer who uses the Internet to gather information about a medical condition of particular inte...
Ebullism
Ebulationsim is the action of jon lindberg gratifying the situation that he has gotten himself into and is a very thorough hand swipe downwards with a guttural sigh of displeasure from the forma...
Ebulationsim is the action of jon lindberg gratifying the situation that he has gotten himself into and is a very thorough hand swipe downwards with a guttural sigh of displeasure from the forma...
Economic credentialing
Economic credentialing is a term of disapproval used by the American Medical Association (AMA).
Economic credentialing is a term of disapproval used by the American Medical Association (AMA).
Elastic recoil
Elastic recoil is the rebound of the lungs after having been stretched by inhalation, or rather, the ease with which the lung rebounds.
Elastic recoil is the rebound of the lungs after having been stretched by inhalation, or rather, the ease with which the lung rebounds.
Elective surgery
Elective surgery (from the Latin eligere, meaning to choose) is surgery that is scheduled in advance because it does not involve a medical emergency.
Elective surgery (from the Latin eligere, meaning to choose) is surgery that is scheduled in advance because it does not involve a medical emergency.
Electronic prescribing
Electronic prescribing or e-prescribing is the computer-based electronic generation, transmission and filling of a medical prescription, taking the place of paper and faxed prescriptions.
Electronic prescribing or e-prescribing is the computer-based electronic generation, transmission and filling of a medical prescription, taking the place of paper and faxed prescriptions.
Endotype
An Endotype is a subtype of a condition, which is defined by a distinct functional or pathobiological mechanism.
An Endotype is a subtype of a condition, which is defined by a distinct functional or pathobiological mechanism.
Entero
The integers (from the Latin integer, literally "untouched", hence "whole": the word entire comes from the same origin, but via French) are formed by the natural numbers including 0 (0 (...
The integers (from the Latin integer, literally "untouched", hence "whole": the word entire comes from the same origin, but via French) are formed by the natural numbers including 0 (0 (...
Epicardial
Epicardial is a term used by some cardiac surgeons meaning " on the outside of the cardiac muscle".
Epicardial is a term used by some cardiac surgeons meaning " on the outside of the cardiac muscle".
Epilepsy
Epilepsy, is a common and diverse set of chronic neurological disorders characterized by seizures.
Epilepsy, is a common and diverse set of chronic neurological disorders characterized by seizures.
Epiphenomenon
An epiphenomenon (plural - epiphenomena) is a secondary phenomenon that occurs alongside or in parallel to a primary phenomenon.
An epiphenomenon (plural - epiphenomena) is a secondary phenomenon that occurs alongside or in parallel to a primary phenomenon.
Equianalgesic
An equianalgesic (or narcotic) chart is a conversion chart that lists equivalent doses of analgesics (drugs used to relieve pain).
An equianalgesic (or narcotic) chart is a conversion chart that lists equivalent doses of analgesics (drugs used to relieve pain).
European Practice Assessment
The European Practice Assessment is a pan-European development for quality management in primary health care.
The European Practice Assessment is a pan-European development for quality management in primary health care.
Extracorporeal
An extracorporeal medical procedure is a medical procedure which is performed outside the body.
An extracorporeal medical procedure is a medical procedure which is performed outside the body.
Extravasation
Extravasation is the leakage of a fluid out of its container.
Extravasation is the leakage of a fluid out of its container.
Family history (medicine)
In medicine, a family history consists of information about disorders from which the direct blood relatives of the patient have suffered.
In medicine, a family history consists of information about disorders from which the direct blood relatives of the patient have suffered.
Federative International Committee on Anatomical Terminology
The Federative International Committee on Anatomical Terminology (FICAT) is a groups of expert, who review, analyze and discuss the terms of the morphological structures of the human body.
The Federative International Committee on Anatomical Terminology (FICAT) is a groups of expert, who review, analyze and discuss the terms of the morphological structures of the human body.
Fee splitting
Fee splitting is the practice of sharing fees with professional colleagues, such as physicians or lawyers, in return for being sent referrals.
Fee splitting is the practice of sharing fees with professional colleagues, such as physicians or lawyers, in return for being sent referrals.
Female athlete triad
Female Athlete Triad is a syndrome in which eating disorders, amenorrhoea/oligomenorrhoea and decreased bone mineral density are present.
Female Athlete Triad is a syndrome in which eating disorders, amenorrhoea/oligomenorrhoea and decreased bone mineral density are present.
Five-year survival rate
The five-year survival rate is a term used in medicine for estimating the prognosis of a particular disease.
The five-year survival rate is a term used in medicine for estimating the prognosis of a particular disease.
Focal epilepsy
Focal epilepsy, also called partial epilepsy, is a seizure disorder in which seizures are preceded by an isolated disturbance of a cerebral function.
Focal epilepsy, also called partial epilepsy, is a seizure disorder in which seizures are preceded by an isolated disturbance of a cerebral function.
Fomite
A fomite is any inanimate object or substance capable of carrying infectious organisms (such as germs or parasites) and hence transferring them from one individual to another.
A fomite is any inanimate object or substance capable of carrying infectious organisms (such as germs or parasites) and hence transferring them from one individual to another.
Forme fruste
In medicine, a forme fruste (French, “crude, or unfinished, form”; pl.
In medicine, a forme fruste (French, “crude, or unfinished, form”; pl.
Fremitus
Fremitus is a palpable vibration on the human body.
Fremitus is a palpable vibration on the human body.
Friedreich's sign
In medicine, Friedreich's sign is the exaggerated drop in diastolic central venous pressure seen in constrictive pericarditis (particularly with a stiff calcified pericardium) and manifested as ...
In medicine, Friedreich's sign is the exaggerated drop in diastolic central venous pressure seen in constrictive pericarditis (particularly with a stiff calcified pericardium) and manifested as ...
Frontal bossing
Frontal bossing is the developement of an unusually pronounced forehead which may also be associated with a heavier than normal brow ridge.
Frontal bossing is the developement of an unusually pronounced forehead which may also be associated with a heavier than normal brow ridge.
Fulminant
Fulminant is any event or process that occurs suddenly and quickly, and is intense and severe to the point of lethality, i.e., it has an explosive character.
Fulminant is any event or process that occurs suddenly and quickly, and is intense and severe to the point of lethality, i.e., it has an explosive character.
Functional disorder
A functional disorder is a medical condition that impairs the normal function of a bodily process.
A functional disorder is a medical condition that impairs the normal function of a bodily process.
Functional symptom
A functional symptom is a medical symptom in an individual which is very broadly conceived as arising from a problem in nervous system 'functioning' and not due to a structural or pathologically...
A functional symptom is a medical symptom in an individual which is very broadly conceived as arising from a problem in nervous system 'functioning' and not due to a structural or pathologically...
GCRC
The term "Clinical research center" (CRC) or "General clinical research center" (GCRC) refers to any designated medical facility used to conduct clinical research, such as at a hospi...
The term "Clinical research center" (CRC) or "General clinical research center" (GCRC) refers to any designated medical facility used to conduct clinical research, such as at a hospi...
General clinical research center
The term "Clinical research center" (CRC) or "General clinical research center" (GCRC) refers to any designated medical facility used to conduct clinical research, such as at a hospi...
The term "Clinical research center" (CRC) or "General clinical research center" (GCRC) refers to any designated medical facility used to conduct clinical research, such as at a hospi...
Girdle pain
Girdle pain is pain that encircles the body like a belt.
Girdle pain is pain that encircles the body like a belt.
Gliosis
Gliosis is a proliferation of astrocytes in damaged areas of the central nervous system (CNS).
Gliosis is a proliferation of astrocytes in damaged areas of the central nervous system (CNS).
Golgi I
A Golgi I or Golgi type I neuron is a neuron which has a long axon that begins in the grey matter of the central nervous system and may extend from there.
A Golgi I or Golgi type I neuron is a neuron which has a long axon that begins in the grey matter of the central nervous system and may extend from there.
Golgi II
A Golgi II or Golgi type II neuron is a neuron having either no axon or else a short axon that does not send branches out of the gray matter of the central nervous system.
A Golgi II or Golgi type II neuron is a neuron having either no axon or else a short axon that does not send branches out of the gray matter of the central nervous system.
GOMER
A GOMER (also commonly Goomer or Gomere) is a medical slang term for a patient in a hospital who is demented (and not fully conscious) or bordering on death, hence taking up room unnecessarily i...
A GOMER (also commonly Goomer or Gomere) is a medical slang term for a patient in a hospital who is demented (and not fully conscious) or bordering on death, hence taking up room unnecessarily i...
Health assessment
A health assessment is a plan of care that identifies the specific needs of the client and how those needs will be addressed by the healthcare organization or skilled nursing facility.
A health assessment is a plan of care that identifies the specific needs of the client and how those needs will be addressed by the healthcare organization or skilled nursing facility.
Health care proxy
A Health Care Proxy is an instrument that allows a patient to appoint an agent to make health care decisions in the event that the primary individual is incapable of executing such decisions.
A Health Care Proxy is an instrument that allows a patient to appoint an agent to make health care decisions in the event that the primary individual is incapable of executing such decisions.
Health problem
Health problem is anything that requires or may require an action by the health worker.
Health problem is anything that requires or may require an action by the health worker.
Health Sciences Descriptors
DeCS - Health Sciences Descriptors is a structured and trilingual thesaurus created by BIREME - Latin American and Caribbean Center on Health Sciences Information - in 1987 for indexing scientif...
DeCS - Health Sciences Descriptors is a structured and trilingual thesaurus created by BIREME - Latin American and Caribbean Center on Health Sciences Information - in 1987 for indexing scientif...
Healthcare error proliferation model
The Healthcare Error Proliferation Model is an adaptation of James Reason’s Swiss Cheese Model designed to illustrate the complexity inherent in the contemporary healthcare delivery system and t...
The Healthcare Error Proliferation Model is an adaptation of James Reason’s Swiss Cheese Model designed to illustrate the complexity inherent in the contemporary healthcare delivery system and t...
HEENT
HEENT is an acronym for head, eyes, ears, nose and throat.
HEENT is an acronym for head, eyes, ears, nose and throat.
HEENT examination
A HEENT examination is a portion of a physical examination.
A HEENT examination is a portion of a physical examination.
Hickam's dictum
Hickam's dictum is a counterargument to the use of Occam's razor in the medical profession.
Hickam's dictum is a counterargument to the use of Occam's razor in the medical profession.
Histology
Histology is the study of the microscopic anatomy of cells and tissues of plants and animals.
Histology is the study of the microscopic anatomy of cells and tissues of plants and animals.
Historian (medical)
"Historian" is a term used by medical professionals (particularly doctors and nurses) to describe a narrator of a medical history.
"Historian" is a term used by medical professionals (particularly doctors and nurses) to describe a narrator of a medical history.
History of the present illness
In a medical encounter, a history of the present illness (abbreviated HPI) (termed history of presenting complaint (HPC) in the UK) refers to a detailed interview prompted by the chief com...
In a medical encounter, a history of the present illness (abbreviated HPI) (termed history of presenting complaint (HPC) in the UK) refers to a detailed interview prompted by the chief com...
Holistic health
Holistic health is a concept in medical practice upholding that all aspects of people's needs, psychological, physical and social should be taken into account and seen as a whole.
Holistic health is a concept in medical practice upholding that all aspects of people's needs, psychological, physical and social should be taken into account and seen as a whole.
Homicidal ideation
Homicidal ideation is a common medical term for thoughts about homicide.
Homicidal ideation is a common medical term for thoughts about homicide.
Hospital Acquired Condition
A Hospital Acquired Condition (HAC) is an undesirable situation or condition that affects a patient, that arose during a stay in a hospital or medical facility.
A Hospital Acquired Condition (HAC) is an undesirable situation or condition that affects a patient, that arose during a stay in a hospital or medical facility.
Hospital emergency codes
Hospital Emergency Codes are used in hospitals worldwide to alert staff to various emergency situations.
Hospital Emergency Codes are used in hospitals worldwide to alert staff to various emergency situations.
Hospital-acquired condition
A hospital-acquired condition is an undesirable situation or condition that affects a patient, that arose during a stay in a hospital or medical facility.
A hospital-acquired condition is an undesirable situation or condition that affects a patient, that arose during a stay in a hospital or medical facility.
Human body temperature
Normal human body temperature, also known as normothermia or euthermia, is a concept that depends upon the place in the body at which the measurement is made, and the time of day and lev...
Normal human body temperature, also known as normothermia or euthermia, is a concept that depends upon the place in the body at which the measurement is made, and the time of day and lev...
Human equivalent
The term human equivalent is used in a number of different contexts.
The term human equivalent is used in a number of different contexts.
Hyperkatifeia
Hyperkatifeia is defined as hypersensitivity to emotional distress in the context of opioid abuse.
Hyperkatifeia is defined as hypersensitivity to emotional distress in the context of opioid abuse.
Hypoplasia
Hypoplasia is underdevelopment or incomplete development of a tissue or organ.
Hypoplasia is underdevelopment or incomplete development of a tissue or organ.
Idiopathic
Idiopathic is an adjective used primarily in medicine meaning arising spontaneously or from an obscure or unknown cause.
Idiopathic is an adjective used primarily in medicine meaning arising spontaneously or from an obscure or unknown cause.
Idiosyncrasy
An idiosyncrasy is an unusual feature of a person.
An idiosyncrasy is an unusual feature of a person.
Idiosyncratic drug reaction
Idiosyncratic drug reactions, also known as type B reactions, are drug reactions which occur rarely and unpredictably amongst the population.
Idiosyncratic drug reactions, also known as type B reactions, are drug reactions which occur rarely and unpredictably amongst the population.
Illness
Illness (sometimes referred to as ill-health or ailment) is a state of poor health.
Illness (sometimes referred to as ill-health or ailment) is a state of poor health.
Imaging biomarker
An imaging biomarker is a biologic feature detectable by imaging modalities.
An imaging biomarker is a biologic feature detectable by imaging modalities.
Immune dysregulation
Immune dysregulation is an unrestrained or unregulated immune response.
Immune dysregulation is an unrestrained or unregulated immune response.
Incidental findings
In medicine, an incidentaloma is a tumor (-oma) found by coincidence (incidental) without clinical symptoms or suspicion.
In medicine, an incidentaloma is a tumor (-oma) found by coincidence (incidental) without clinical symptoms or suspicion.
Indication (medicine)
In medicine, an indication is a valid reason to use a certain test, medication, procedure, or surgery.
In medicine, an indication is a valid reason to use a certain test, medication, procedure, or surgery.
Indirect agonist
In pharmacology, an indirect agonist or indirect-acting agonist is a substance that enhances the release or action of an endogenous neurotransmitter but has no specific agonist activity at...
In pharmacology, an indirect agonist or indirect-acting agonist is a substance that enhances the release or action of an endogenous neurotransmitter but has no specific agonist activity at...
Ineffective erythropoiesis
Ineffective erythropoiesis a kinetic term that describes active erythropoiesis with premature death of red blood cells, a decreased output of RBCs from the bone marrow, and, consequently, anemia.
Ineffective erythropoiesis a kinetic term that describes active erythropoiesis with premature death of red blood cells, a decreased output of RBCs from the bone marrow, and, consequently, anemia.
Infiltration (medical)
Infiltration is the diffusion or accumulation (in a tissue or cells) of substances not normal to it or in amounts in excess of the normal.
Infiltration is the diffusion or accumulation (in a tissue or cells) of substances not normal to it or in amounts in excess of the normal.
Insufflation (medicine)
Insufflation (Latin insufflatio "blowing on" or "into") is the practice of inhaling a substance.
Insufflation (Latin insufflatio "blowing on" or "into") is the practice of inhaling a substance.
International Morphological Terminology
International Morphological Terminology is used by the colleges of medicine and dentistry and other areas of the health sciences.
International Morphological Terminology is used by the colleges of medicine and dentistry and other areas of the health sciences.
Intertriginous
Intertriginous is a medical term used to define an area where two skin areas may touch or rub together.
Intertriginous is a medical term used to define an area where two skin areas may touch or rub together.
Invasiveness of surgical procedures
There are three main categories which describe the invasiveness of surgical procedures.
There are three main categories which describe the invasiveness of surgical procedures.
Involution (medicine)
Involution of an organ is the shrinking or return to a former size.
Involution of an organ is the shrinking or return to a former size.
Kathryn McGee
Kathryn McGee (Kay, born Kathryn Greene on May 6, 1920, in Chicago, Illinois) has been recognized for founding two of the first organizations for the benefit of those with Down Syndrome.
Kathryn McGee (Kay, born Kathryn Greene on May 6, 1920, in Chicago, Illinois) has been recognized for founding two of the first organizations for the benefit of those with Down Syndrome.
Kissing contusion
Contusions of both surfaces of the knee joint are known as kissing contusions.
Contusions of both surfaces of the knee joint are known as kissing contusions.
Left without being seen
Left Without Being Seen (LWBS) is a healthcare term often used by emergency departments (ED) to designate a patient encounter that ended with the patient leaving the healthcare setting before th...
Left Without Being Seen (LWBS) is a healthcare term often used by emergency departments (ED) to designate a patient encounter that ended with the patient leaving the healthcare setting before th...
Length of stay
Length of stay (LOS) is a term commonly used to measure the duration of a single episode of hospitalization.
Length of stay (LOS) is a term commonly used to measure the duration of a single episode of hospitalization.
Lifetime Reserve Days
Lifetime Reserve Days are additional days that the United States health care system Medicare will pay for when a beneficiary is in a hospital for more than 90 days.
Lifetime Reserve Days are additional days that the United States health care system Medicare will pay for when a beneficiary is in a hospital for more than 90 days.
Lifetime reserve days
Lifetime reserve days are additional days that the United States health care system Medicare will pay for when a beneficiary is in a hospital for more than 90 days.
Lifetime reserve days are additional days that the United States health care system Medicare will pay for when a beneficiary is in a hospital for more than 90 days.
Localized disease
A localized disease is an infectious or neoplastic process that originates in and is confined to one organ system or general area in the body, such as a sprained ankle, a boil on the hand, an ab...
A localized disease is an infectious or neoplastic process that originates in and is confined to one organ system or general area in the body, such as a sprained ankle, a boil on the hand, an ab...
Long-term care
Long-term care (LTC) is a variety of services which help meet both the medical and non-medical needs of people with a chronic illness or disability who cannot care for themselves for long period...
Long-term care (LTC) is a variety of services which help meet both the medical and non-medical needs of people with a chronic illness or disability who cannot care for themselves for long period...
Maculopapular rash
A maculopapular rash is a type of rash characterized by a flat, red area on the skin that is covered with small confluent bumps.
A maculopapular rash is a type of rash characterized by a flat, red area on the skin that is covered with small confluent bumps.
Malacia
Malacia is a combining form (especially a suffix) used in medical terminology to denote an abnormal "softening of the tissues".
Malacia is a combining form (especially a suffix) used in medical terminology to denote an abnormal "softening of the tissues".
Malignancy
Malignancy is the tendency of a medical condition, especially tumors, to become progressively worse and to potentially result in death.
Malignancy is the tendency of a medical condition, especially tumors, to become progressively worse and to potentially result in death.
Mass effect (medicine)
In medicine, a mass effect is the effect of a growing mass, for example the consequences of a growing cancer.
In medicine, a mass effect is the effect of a growing mass, for example the consequences of a growing cancer.
Maternal death
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), "A maternal death is defined as the death of a woman while pregnant or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy, irrespective of the duration ...
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), "A maternal death is defined as the death of a woman while pregnant or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy, irrespective of the duration ...
Mayer waves
Mayer waves are waves in arterial blood pressure brought about by oscillations in baroreceptor and chemoreceptor reflex control systems.
Mayer waves are waves in arterial blood pressure brought about by oscillations in baroreceptor and chemoreceptor reflex control systems.
Medical advice
Medical advice is the provision of a formal professional opinion regarding what a specific individual should or should not do to restore or preserve health.
Medical advice is the provision of a formal professional opinion regarding what a specific individual should or should not do to restore or preserve health.
Medical case management
Medical case management is a collaborative process that facilitates recommended treatment plans to assure the appropriate medical care is provided to disabled, ill or injured individuals.
Medical case management is a collaborative process that facilitates recommended treatment plans to assure the appropriate medical care is provided to disabled, ill or injured individuals.
Medical diagnosis
Medical diagnosis refers both to the process of attempting to determine or identify a possible disease or disorder, and to the opinion reached by this process.
Medical diagnosis refers both to the process of attempting to determine or identify a possible disease or disorder, and to the opinion reached by this process.
Medical guideline
A medical guideline (also called a clinical guideline, clinical protocol or clinical practice guideline) is a document with the aim of guiding decisions and criteria regarding ...
A medical guideline (also called a clinical guideline, clinical protocol or clinical practice guideline) is a document with the aim of guiding decisions and criteria regarding ...
Medical history
The medical history or anamnesis (abbr.
The medical history or anamnesis (abbr.
Medical logistics
Medical logistics is the logistics of pharmaceuticals, medical and surgical supplies, medical devices and equipment, and other products needed to support doctors, nurses, and other health and de...
Medical logistics is the logistics of pharmaceuticals, medical and surgical supplies, medical devices and equipment, and other products needed to support doctors, nurses, and other health and de...
Medical peer review
Medical peer review is the process by which a committee of physicians examines the work of a peer and determines whether the physician under review has met accepted standards of care in renderin...
Medical peer review is the process by which a committee of physicians examines the work of a peer and determines whether the physician under review has met accepted standards of care in renderin...
Medical procedure
A medical procedure is a course of action intended to achieve a result in the care of persons with health problems.
A medical procedure is a course of action intended to achieve a result in the care of persons with health problems.
Medical state
Medical states or WAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHmedical conditions are used to describe a patient's condition in a hospital.
Medical states or WAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHmedical conditions are used to describe a patient's condition in a hospital.
Medical terminology
Medical terminology is a vocabulary for accurately describing the human body and associated components, conditions, processes and process in a science-based manner.
Medical terminology is a vocabulary for accurately describing the human body and associated components, conditions, processes and process in a science-based manner.
Medically unexplained physical symptoms
Medically unexplained physical symptoms (MUPS) or medically unexplained symptoms (MUS) are patient symptoms for which the treating physician, other healthcare providers, and re...
Medically unexplained physical symptoms (MUPS) or medically unexplained symptoms (MUS) are patient symptoms for which the treating physician, other healthcare providers, and re...
Meteoropathy
Meteoropathy (from Greek meteora, celestial phenomena, and pathos, feeling, pain, suffering) is a disorder, or physical condition, or symptom due to climate or conditions of weather such...
Meteoropathy (from Greek meteora, celestial phenomena, and pathos, feeling, pain, suffering) is a disorder, or physical condition, or symptom due to climate or conditions of weather such...
mHealth
mHealth is a term used for the practice of medicine and public health, supported by mobile devices.
mHealth is a term used for the practice of medicine and public health, supported by mobile devices.
Microtherapy
Microtherapy is a term given to several invasive and non-invasive medical techniques.
Microtherapy is a term given to several invasive and non-invasive medical techniques.
Milieu intérieur
Milieu intérieur or interior milieu, from the French, milieu intérieur, is a phrase coined by Claude Bernard to refer to the extra-cellular fluid environment, and its physiological capacity ...
Milieu intérieur or interior milieu, from the French, milieu intérieur, is a phrase coined by Claude Bernard to refer to the extra-cellular fluid environment, and its physiological capacity ...
Monotherapy
Combination therapy or polytherapy is the use of more than one medication or other therapy.
Combination therapy or polytherapy is the use of more than one medication or other therapy.
Multiple of the median
A multiple of the median (MoM) is a measure of how far an individual test result deviates from the median.
A multiple of the median (MoM) is a measure of how far an individual test result deviates from the median.
Myocardial ischemia
Myocardial ischemia is an imbalance between myocardial oxygen supply and demand.
Myocardial ischemia is an imbalance between myocardial oxygen supply and demand.
Myoclonic Astatic Epilepsy
Myoclonic astatic epilepsy, also known as Doose syndrome, is a generalized idiopathic epilepsy.
Myoclonic astatic epilepsy, also known as Doose syndrome, is a generalized idiopathic epilepsy.
Myoclonic astatic epilepsy
Myoclonic astatic epilepsy, also known as Doose syndrome, is a generalized idiopathic epilepsy.
Myoclonic astatic epilepsy, also known as Doose syndrome, is a generalized idiopathic epilepsy.
Myokmia
Myokimia is an involuntary and continuous Myoclonus (muscle twitch) that affects the muscles of the face, particularly the eyelids, as a result of the random firing of neurons leading into the m...
Myokimia is an involuntary and continuous Myoclonus (muscle twitch) that affects the muscles of the face, particularly the eyelids, as a result of the random firing of neurons leading into the m...
Narrative medicine
Narrative Medicine connotes a medicine practiced with narrative competence and marked with an understanding of the highly complex narrative situations among doctors, patients, colleagues, and th...
Narrative Medicine connotes a medicine practiced with narrative competence and marked with an understanding of the highly complex narrative situations among doctors, patients, colleagues, and th...
Neointima
Neointima typically refers to scar tissue that forms within tubular anatomical structures such as blood vessels, as the intima is the innermost lining of these structures.
Neointima typically refers to scar tissue that forms within tubular anatomical structures such as blood vessels, as the intima is the innermost lining of these structures.
Neovascularization
Neovascularization is the formation of functional microvascular networks with red blood cell perfusion.
Neovascularization is the formation of functional microvascular networks with red blood cell perfusion.
Neurocristopathy
Neurocristopathy is a term coined by Robert P. Bolande in 1974, referring to a diverse class of pathologies that may arise from defects in the development of tissues containing cells commonly de...
Neurocristopathy is a term coined by Robert P. Bolande in 1974, referring to a diverse class of pathologies that may arise from defects in the development of tissues containing cells commonly de...
Neuron
A neuron is an electrically excitable cell that processes and transmits information by electrical and chemical signaling.
A neuron is an electrically excitable cell that processes and transmits information by electrical and chemical signaling.
Never events
Never events are 28 occurrences on a United States list of inexcusable outcomes in a health care setting.
Never events are 28 occurrences on a United States list of inexcusable outcomes in a health care setting.
Nil per os
Nil per os is a medical instruction meaning to withhold oral food and fluids from a patient for various reasons.
Nil per os is a medical instruction meaning to withhold oral food and fluids from a patient for various reasons.
Nocebo
In its original application, "nocebo" had a very specific meaning in the medical domains of pharmacology, nosology, and etiology.
In its original application, "nocebo" had a very specific meaning in the medical domains of pharmacology, nosology, and etiology.
Non-synaptic plasticity
Non-synaptic plasticity is a change in the strength of the connection between neurons which does not rely on modification at the level of the synaptic terminal.
Non-synaptic plasticity is a change in the strength of the connection between neurons which does not rely on modification at the level of the synaptic terminal.
Normal human body temperature
Normal human body temperature, also known as normothermia or evn as euthermia, is a concept that depends upon the place in the body at which the measurement is made, and the time of day ...
Normal human body temperature, also known as normothermia or evn as euthermia, is a concept that depends upon the place in the body at which the measurement is made, and the time of day ...
Nosokinetics
Nosokinetics is the science/subject of measuring and modelling the process of care in health and social care systems.
Nosokinetics is the science/subject of measuring and modelling the process of care in health and social care systems.
Nosology
Nosology is a branch of medicine that deals with classification of diseases.
Nosology is a branch of medicine that deals with classification of diseases.
Ocular prosthesis
An ocular prosthesis or artificial eye (a type of Craniofacial prosthesis) replaces an absent natural eye following an enucleation, evisceration, or orbital exenteration.
An ocular prosthesis or artificial eye (a type of Craniofacial prosthesis) replaces an absent natural eye following an enucleation, evisceration, or orbital exenteration.
Ocularist
An ocularist is someone who specializes in the fabrication and fitting of ocular prostheses for people who have lost an eye or eyes due to trauma or illness.
An ocularist is someone who specializes in the fabrication and fitting of ocular prostheses for people who have lost an eye or eyes due to trauma or illness.
Oral administration
Oral administration is a route of administration where a substance is taken through the mouth.
Oral administration is a route of administration where a substance is taken through the mouth.
Oral myology
Oral myology is the postural training of the tongue, lips and cheeks.
Oral myology is the postural training of the tongue, lips and cheeks.
Orphan patient
In health care, an orphan patient is a patient who has been "lost" within the system or has no primary provider overseeing their care.
In health care, an orphan patient is a patient who has been "lost" within the system or has no primary provider overseeing their care.
Osteometric points
Osteometric points (bone measuring points) are an agreed upon set of locations on the skeleton, or more commonly the skull, that aid in the study of osteology.
Osteometric points (bone measuring points) are an agreed upon set of locations on the skeleton, or more commonly the skull, that aid in the study of osteology.
Overdiagnosis
Overdiagnosis is the diagnosis of "disease" that will never cause symptoms or death during a patient's lifetime.
Overdiagnosis is the diagnosis of "disease" that will never cause symptoms or death during a patient's lifetime.
Palsy
In medicine, palsy is the paralysis of a body part, often accompanied by loss of sensation and by uncontrolled body movements, such as shaking.
In medicine, palsy is the paralysis of a body part, often accompanied by loss of sensation and by uncontrolled body movements, such as shaking.
Pannus
Pannus is a medical term for an abnormal layer of fibrovascular tissue or granulation tissue.
Pannus is a medical term for an abnormal layer of fibrovascular tissue or granulation tissue.
Participatory medicine
The Society for Participatory Medicine defines Participatory Medicine as a movement in which networked patients shift from being mere passengers to responsible drivers of their health, and in wh...
The Society for Participatory Medicine defines Participatory Medicine as a movement in which networked patients shift from being mere passengers to responsible drivers of their health, and in wh...
Past medical history
In a medical encounter, a past medical history (abbreviated PMH), is the total sum of a patient's health status prior to the presenting problem.
In a medical encounter, a past medical history (abbreviated PMH), is the total sum of a patient's health status prior to the presenting problem.
Pathognomonic
Pathognomonic is a term, often used in medicine, that means characteristic for a particular disease.
Pathognomonic is a term, often used in medicine, that means characteristic for a particular disease.
Patient empowerment
The patient empowerment concept, a recent outgrowth of the natural health movement, asserts that to be truly healthy, people must bring about changes in their social situations and in the enviro...
The patient empowerment concept, a recent outgrowth of the natural health movement, asserts that to be truly healthy, people must bring about changes in their social situations and in the enviro...
Patient safety
Patient safety is a new healthcare discipline that emphasizes the reporting, analysis, and prevention of medical error that often leads to adverse healthcare events.
Patient safety is a new healthcare discipline that emphasizes the reporting, analysis, and prevention of medical error that often leads to adverse healthcare events.
Pay for performance (healthcare)
Pay for performance is an emerging movement in health insurance (initially in Britain and United States).
Pay for performance is an emerging movement in health insurance (initially in Britain and United States).
Perinatal mortality
Perinatal mortality, also perinatal death, refers to the death of a fetus or neonate and is the basis to calculate the perinatal mortality rate.
Perinatal mortality, also perinatal death, refers to the death of a fetus or neonate and is the basis to calculate the perinatal mortality rate.
Periodic breathing
Periodic breathing is an abnormal pattern of breathing characterized by oscillation of ventilation between hyperpnea and hypopnea (not hyperpnea and Apnea as in Cheyne-Stokes respiration) with a...
Periodic breathing is an abnormal pattern of breathing characterized by oscillation of ventilation between hyperpnea and hypopnea (not hyperpnea and Apnea as in Cheyne-Stokes respiration) with a...
Permissive hypotension
Permissive hypotension is a term used to describe the use of restrictive fluid therapy, specifically in the trauma patient, that increases systemic pressure without reaching normotension.
Permissive hypotension is a term used to describe the use of restrictive fluid therapy, specifically in the trauma patient, that increases systemic pressure without reaching normotension.
Phonagnosia
Agnosia (a-gnosis, or loss of knowledge) is a loss of ability to recognize objects, persons, sounds, shapes, or smells while the specific sense is not defective nor is there any significant ...
Agnosia (a-gnosis, or loss of knowledge) is a loss of ability to recognize objects, persons, sounds, shapes, or smells while the specific sense is not defective nor is there any significant ...
Phoniatrics
Phoniatrics is the medical research and treatment of organs involved with speech production.
Phoniatrics is the medical research and treatment of organs involved with speech production.
Photalgia
Photalgia is a pain in the eyes from bright light.
Photalgia is a pain in the eyes from bright light.
Physical disorder
A physical disorder (as a medical term) is often used as a term in contrast to a mental disorder, in an attempt to differentiate medical disorders that have an available mechanical test (such as...
A physical disorder (as a medical term) is often used as a term in contrast to a mental disorder, in an attempt to differentiate medical disorders that have an available mechanical test (such as...
Physiological agonism and antagonism
Physiological agonism describes the action of a substance which ultimately produces the same effects in the body as another substance—as if they were both agonists at the same receptor—without a...
Physiological agonism describes the action of a substance which ultimately produces the same effects in the body as another substance—as if they were both agonists at the same receptor—without a...
Placebo
A placebo (; I shall please) is a simulated or otherwise medically ineffectual treatment for a disease or other medical condition intended to deceive the recipient.
A placebo (; I shall please) is a simulated or otherwise medically ineffectual treatment for a disease or other medical condition intended to deceive the recipient.
Point-of-care testing
Point-of-care testing (POCT) is defined as medical testing at or near the site of patient care.
Point-of-care testing (POCT) is defined as medical testing at or near the site of patient care.
Ponderal index
The Ponderal Index (PI) is a measure of leanness of a person calculated as a relationship between mass and height.
The Ponderal Index (PI) is a measure of leanness of a person calculated as a relationship between mass and height.
Postcholecystectomy syndrome
Postcholecystectomy syndrome (PCS) describes the presence of abdominal symptoms after surgical removal of the gallbladder (Cholecystectomy).
Postcholecystectomy syndrome (PCS) describes the presence of abdominal symptoms after surgical removal of the gallbladder (Cholecystectomy).
Postprandial
Postprandial (noun form: postprandium) means after eating a meal while preprandial is before a meal.
Postprandial (noun form: postprandium) means after eating a meal while preprandial is before a meal.
Presenting
In medicine, the term presenting means not only present, but seen.
In medicine, the term presenting means not only present, but seen.
Prevention paradox
The prevention paradox was first formally described in 1981 by the epidemiologist Geoffrey Rose.
The prevention paradox was first formally described in 1981 by the epidemiologist Geoffrey Rose.
Preventive medicine
Preventive medicine or preventive care refers to measures taken to prevent diseases, rather than curing them or treating their symptoms.
Preventive medicine or preventive care refers to measures taken to prevent diseases, rather than curing them or treating their symptoms.
Prognosis
Prognosis is a medical term to describe the likely outcome of an illness.
Prognosis is a medical term to describe the likely outcome of an illness.
Progression-free survival
Progression-free survival is the length of time during and after medication or treatment during which the disease being treated does not get worse.
Progression-free survival is the length of time during and after medication or treatment during which the disease being treated does not get worse.
Progressive illness
The term progressive illness describes the course of an illness that gradually progresses and changes mode, generally to the worse.
The term progressive illness describes the course of an illness that gradually progresses and changes mode, generally to the worse.
Pulmonary wedge pressure
The pulmonary capillary wedge pressure or PCWP is the pressure measured by wedging a pulmonary catheter with an inflated balloon into a small pulmonary arterial branch.
The pulmonary capillary wedge pressure or PCWP is the pressure measured by wedging a pulmonary catheter with an inflated balloon into a small pulmonary arterial branch.
Pus
Pus is an exudate, typically white-yellow, yellow, or yellow-brown, formed at the site of inflammation during infection.
Pus is an exudate, typically white-yellow, yellow, or yellow-brown, formed at the site of inflammation during infection.
Pyogenic
Pyogenic refers to bacterial infections that make pus.
Pyogenic refers to bacterial infections that make pus.
Pyogenic infection
A pyogenic infection is an infection that is characterized by severe local inflammation, usually with pus formation, generally caused by one of the pyogenic bacteria.
A pyogenic infection is an infection that is characterized by severe local inflammation, usually with pus formation, generally caused by one of the pyogenic bacteria.
Pyonephrosis
Pyonephrosis (Greek pyon "pus" + nephros "kidney") is an infection of the renal collecting system.
Pyonephrosis (Greek pyon "pus" + nephros "kidney") is an infection of the renal collecting system.
Quality of life (healthcare)
Quality of Life is a phrase used to refer to an individual’s total wellbeing.
Quality of Life is a phrase used to refer to an individual’s total wellbeing.
Quaternary prevention
The quaternary prevention are the action taken to identify patient at risk of overmedicalisation, to protect him from new medical invasion, and to suggest to him interventions, which are ethical...
The quaternary prevention are the action taken to identify patient at risk of overmedicalisation, to protect him from new medical invasion, and to suggest to him interventions, which are ethical...
Radioactive dentin abrasion
Radioactive dentin abrasion (RDA) is a method of measuring of the erosive effect of abrasives in toothpaste on tooth dentin.
Radioactive dentin abrasion (RDA) is a method of measuring of the erosive effect of abrasives in toothpaste on tooth dentin.
Radiofrequency ablation
Radio frequency ablation (RFA) is a medical procedure where part of the electrical conduction system of the heart, tumor or other dysfunctional tissue is ablated using high frequency alternating...
Radio frequency ablation (RFA) is a medical procedure where part of the electrical conduction system of the heart, tumor or other dysfunctional tissue is ablated using high frequency alternating...
Radiofrequency lesioning
Radiofrequency lesioning is an outpatient procedure to treat pain, performed most frequently in a fluoroscopy room.
Radiofrequency lesioning is an outpatient procedure to treat pain, performed most frequently in a fluoroscopy room.
Recreational drug use
Recreational drug use is the use of a drug, usually psychoactive, with the intention of creating or enhancing recreational experience.
Recreational drug use is the use of a drug, usually psychoactive, with the intention of creating or enhancing recreational experience.
Responsible drug use
Responsible drug use is a harm reduction strategy based on a belief that illegal recreational drug use can be responsible in terms of reduced or eliminated risk of negative impact on the lives o...
Responsible drug use is a harm reduction strategy based on a belief that illegal recreational drug use can be responsible in terms of reduced or eliminated risk of negative impact on the lives o...
Review of systems
A review of systems is a component of an admission note covering the organ systems, with a focus upon the subjective symptoms perceived by the patient.
A review of systems is a component of an admission note covering the organ systems, with a focus upon the subjective symptoms perceived by the patient.
Risk of infection
Risk of infection is a nursing diagnosis which is defined as "the state in which an individual is at risk to be invaded by an opportunistic or pathogenic agent (virus, fungus, bacteria, protozoa...
Risk of infection is a nursing diagnosis which is defined as "the state in which an individual is at risk to be invaded by an opportunistic or pathogenic agent (virus, fungus, bacteria, protozoa...
Risk of mortality
The risk of mortality (ROM) provides a medical classification to estimate the likelihood of inhospital death for a patient.
The risk of mortality (ROM) provides a medical classification to estimate the likelihood of inhospital death for a patient.
Sacculation
Sacculation in terms of anatomy is the formation of a pouch in various organs (i.e.
Sacculation in terms of anatomy is the formation of a pouch in various organs (i.e.
Screening (medicine)
Screening, in medicine, is a strategy used in a population to detect a disease in individuals without signs or symptoms of that disease.
Screening, in medicine, is a strategy used in a population to detect a disease in individuals without signs or symptoms of that disease.
Secretomotor
Secretomotor refers to the capacity of a structure to induce a gland to secrete a substance.
Secretomotor refers to the capacity of a structure to induce a gland to secrete a substance.
Sedentary lifestyle
Sedentary lifestyle is a type of lifestyle with no or irregular physical activity.
Sedentary lifestyle is a type of lifestyle with no or irregular physical activity.
Self-diagnosis
Self-diagnosis is the process of diagnosing, or identifying, medical conditions in oneself.
Self-diagnosis is the process of diagnosing, or identifying, medical conditions in oneself.
Sequela
A sequela, (; plural sequelæ or sequelae) is a pathological condition resulting from a disease, injury, or other trauma.
A sequela, (; plural sequelæ or sequelae) is a pathological condition resulting from a disease, injury, or other trauma.
Sequelae
A sequela, (; plural sequelæ or sequelae) is a pathological condition resulting from a disease, injury, or other trauma.
A sequela, (; plural sequelæ or sequelae) is a pathological condition resulting from a disease, injury, or other trauma.
Sessility (medicine)
In medicine, sessility is a characteristic of tumors and polyps that lack a stalk, as opposed to those that are pedunculated.
In medicine, sessility is a characteristic of tumors and polyps that lack a stalk, as opposed to those that are pedunculated.
Set point (medicine)
In medicine, the term set point refers to any one of a number of quantities which the body tries to keep at a particular value.
In medicine, the term set point refers to any one of a number of quantities which the body tries to keep at a particular value.
Sever's disease
Sever's disease or calcaneal apophysitis, is the most common cause of heel pain in the growing athlete and is due to overuse and repetitive microtrauma of growth plates of the calcaneus in the heel.
Sever's disease or calcaneal apophysitis, is the most common cause of heel pain in the growing athlete and is due to overuse and repetitive microtrauma of growth plates of the calcaneus in the heel.
Severity of illness
Severity of illness (SOI) is defined as the extent of organ system derangement or physiologic decompensation for a patient.
Severity of illness (SOI) is defined as the extent of organ system derangement or physiologic decompensation for a patient.
Sham surgery
Sham surgery (also placebo surgery) is a faked operative intervention that omits the step thought to be therapeutically necessary.
Sham surgery (also placebo surgery) is a faked operative intervention that omits the step thought to be therapeutically necessary.
Simultanagnosia
Simultanagnosia is a rare neurological disorder characterized by the inability of an individual to perceive more than a single object at a time.
Simultanagnosia is a rare neurological disorder characterized by the inability of an individual to perceive more than a single object at a time.
Slipped capital femoral epiphysis
Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE, also known as "Slipped upper femoral epiphysis") is a medical term referring to a fracture through the physis (the growth plate), which results in slippa...
Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE, also known as "Slipped upper femoral epiphysis") is a medical term referring to a fracture through the physis (the growth plate), which results in slippa...
SOAP note
The SOAP note (an acronym for subjective, objective, assessment, and plan) is a method of documentation employed by health care providers to write out notes in a patient...
The SOAP note (an acronym for subjective, objective, assessment, and plan) is a method of documentation employed by health care providers to write out notes in a patient...
Social history (medicine)
In medicine, a social history (abbreviated "SocHx") is a portion of the Admission note addressing familial, occupational, and recreational aspects of the patient's personal life that have the po...
In medicine, a social history (abbreviated "SocHx") is a portion of the Admission note addressing familial, occupational, and recreational aspects of the patient's personal life that have the po...
Social-Emotional Agnosia
Social-Emotional Agnosia, also known as emotional agnosia or expressive agnosia, is the inability to perceive facial expressions, body language, and voice intonation.
Social-Emotional Agnosia, also known as emotional agnosia or expressive agnosia, is the inability to perceive facial expressions, body language, and voice intonation.
Sociogenic illness
Sociogenic illness (or mass sociogenic illness) is a term that is used to describe a medical condition that spreads within a social group, but does not seem to have a common organic cause.
Sociogenic illness (or mass sociogenic illness) is a term that is used to describe a medical condition that spreads within a social group, but does not seem to have a common organic cause.
Sopor
Sopor is abnormally deep sleep or a stupor which is difficult to get rid of.
Sopor is abnormally deep sleep or a stupor which is difficult to get rid of.
Speech and language pathology
Speech-Language Pathology professionals specialize in communication disorders.
Speech-Language Pathology professionals specialize in communication disorders.
Speech-Language Pathology
Speech-Language Pathology professionals specialize in communication disorders as well as swallowing disorders.
Speech-Language Pathology professionals specialize in communication disorders as well as swallowing disorders.
Sphenoid wing meningioma
A sphenoid wing meningioma is a benign brain tumor located near the sphenoid bone.
A sphenoid wing meningioma is a benign brain tumor located near the sphenoid bone.
Spinnbarkeit
Spinnbarkeit (English:spinnability), also known as fibrosity, is a biomedical rheology term which refers to the stringy and/or stretchy property found to varying degrees in mucus, saliva, ...
Spinnbarkeit (English:spinnability), also known as fibrosity, is a biomedical rheology term which refers to the stringy and/or stretchy property found to varying degrees in mucus, saliva, ...
Stasis (medicine)
In medicine, stasis is the state in which the normal flow of a body liquid stops, for example the flow of blood through vessels or of intestinal contents through the digestive tract.
In medicine, stasis is the state in which the normal flow of a body liquid stops, for example the flow of blood through vessels or of intestinal contents through the digestive tract.
Sub-clinical
Sub-clinical is a medical term referring to a disease process that has initiated but has not yet manifested symptoms.
Sub-clinical is a medical term referring to a disease process that has initiated but has not yet manifested symptoms.
Subclinical infection
A subclinical infection is the asymptomatic carrying of an by an individual of an agent that usually is a pathogen causing illness, at least in some individuals.
A subclinical infection is the asymptomatic carrying of an by an individual of an agent that usually is a pathogen causing illness, at least in some individuals.
Subluxation
A subluxation may have different meanings, depending on the medical specialty involved.
A subluxation may have different meanings, depending on the medical specialty involved.
Sudomotor
Sudomotor (lat. sudor = sweat + motor) is a medical term used to describe something that stimulates the sweat glands.
Sudomotor (lat. sudor = sweat + motor) is a medical term used to describe something that stimulates the sweat glands.
Surgical sieve
The surgical sieve is a thought process in medicine.
The surgical sieve is a thought process in medicine.
Surrogate decision-maker
A surrogate decision-maker, also known as a health care proxy or agent, is an advocate for an incompetent patient who speaks for the patient in regards to the desires for their life.
A surrogate decision-maker, also known as a health care proxy or agent, is an advocate for an incompetent patient who speaks for the patient in regards to the desires for their life.
Surrogate endpoint
In clinical trials, a surrogate endpoint (or marker) is a measure of effect of a certain treatment that may correlate with a real clinical endpoint but doesn't necessarily have a guara...
In clinical trials, a surrogate endpoint (or marker) is a measure of effect of a certain treatment that may correlate with a real clinical endpoint but doesn't necessarily have a guara...
Symptom
A symptom is a departure from normal function or feeling which is noticed by a patient, indicating the presence of disease or abnormality.
A symptom is a departure from normal function or feeling which is noticed by a patient, indicating the presence of disease or abnormality.
Symptomatic treatment
Symptomatic treatment is any medical therapy of a disease that only affects its symptoms, not its cause, i.e., its etiology.
Symptomatic treatment is any medical therapy of a disease that only affects its symptoms, not its cause, i.e., its etiology.
Systemic disease
A systemic disease is one that affects a number of organs and tissues, or affects the body as a whole.
A systemic disease is one that affects a number of organs and tissues, or affects the body as a whole.
Tamponade
Tamponade is the closure or blockage (as of a wound or body cavity) as if by a tampon especially to stop bleeding.
Tamponade is the closure or blockage (as of a wound or body cavity) as if by a tampon especially to stop bleeding.
Temporomandibular joint disorder
Temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMJ syndrome, is an umbrella term covering acute or chronic inflammation of the temporomandibular joint, which connects the mandible to the skull.
Temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMJ syndrome, is an umbrella term covering acute or chronic inflammation of the temporomandibular joint, which connects the mandible to the skull.
Terminal cleaning
Terminal Cleaning describes a cleaning method used in healthcare environments to control the spread of infections.
Terminal Cleaning describes a cleaning method used in healthcare environments to control the spread of infections.
Terminal illness
Terminal illness is a medical term popularized in the 20th century to describe a disease that cannot be cured or adequately treated and that is reasonably expected to result in the death of the ...
Terminal illness is a medical term popularized in the 20th century to describe a disease that cannot be cured or adequately treated and that is reasonably expected to result in the death of the ...
Terminologia Histologica
The Terminologia Histologica is a controlled vocabulary for use in cytology and histology.
The Terminologia Histologica is a controlled vocabulary for use in cytology and histology.
Testicular microlithiasis
Testicular microlithiasis is an unusual condition diagnosed on testicular ultrasound.
Testicular microlithiasis is an unusual condition diagnosed on testicular ultrasound.
Therapeutic inertia
Therapeutic inertia is a measurement of the resistance to therapeutic treatment for an existing medical condition.
Therapeutic inertia is a measurement of the resistance to therapeutic treatment for an existing medical condition.
Topical
In medicine, a topical medication is applied to body surfaces such as the skin or mucous membranes to treat ailments via a large range of classes including but not limited to creams, foams, gels...
In medicine, a topical medication is applied to body surfaces such as the skin or mucous membranes to treat ailments via a large range of classes including but not limited to creams, foams, gels...
Toxidrome
Toxidrome is a syndrome caused by a dangerous level of toxins in the body.
Toxidrome is a syndrome caused by a dangerous level of toxins in the body.
Translingualism
Translingual has several definitions.
Translingual has several definitions.
Trion (neural networks)
Trion is a basic unit of the neural network model of cortical organization called trion model.
Trion is a basic unit of the neural network model of cortical organization called trion model.
Undervirilization
Undervirilization is a medical term describing the state of a male whose body, especially the genitalia, shows evidence of below-normal prenatal (less commonly pubertal) androgen effects.
Undervirilization is a medical term describing the state of a male whose body, especially the genitalia, shows evidence of below-normal prenatal (less commonly pubertal) androgen effects.
Utilisation
In relation to access to health care services and in the terminology of Aday and Andersen, utilisation reflects the extent to which "potential access" is converted into "realised access" (Aday &...
In relation to access to health care services and in the terminology of Aday and Andersen, utilisation reflects the extent to which "potential access" is converted into "realised access" (Aday &...
VA conduction
VA conduction, also named Ventriculoatrial conduction and sometimes referred to as Retrograde conduction, is the conduction backward phenomena in the heart, where the conduction come...
VA conduction, also named Ventriculoatrial conduction and sometimes referred to as Retrograde conduction, is the conduction backward phenomena in the heart, where the conduction come...
Vagus ganglion
A vagus ganglion (plural: vagus ganglia) is a small, elongated ganglion located between the esophagus and aorta.
A vagus ganglion (plural: vagus ganglia) is a small, elongated ganglion located between the esophagus and aorta.
Vascular
Vascular in zoology and medicine means "related to blood vessels", which are part of the circulatory system.
Vascular in zoology and medicine means "related to blood vessels", which are part of the circulatory system.
Vascular occlusion
Vascular occlusion is a sudden blockage of a blood vessel, usually with a clot.
Vascular occlusion is a sudden blockage of a blood vessel, usually with a clot.
Vasomotor
Vasomotor refers to actions upon a blood vessel which alter its diameter.
Vasomotor refers to actions upon a blood vessel which alter its diameter.
Vegetation (pathology)
In medicine, a vegetation is an abnormal growth named for its similarity to natural vegetation.
In medicine, a vegetation is an abnormal growth named for its similarity to natural vegetation.
Watchful waiting
Watchful waiting (also watch and wait or WAW) is an approach to a medical problem in which time is allowed to pass before medical intervention or therapy is used.
Watchful waiting (also watch and wait or WAW) is an approach to a medical problem in which time is allowed to pass before medical intervention or therapy is used.
Xenographic
Xenographic (pronounced "zen-o-graphic") means across-species.
Xenographic (pronounced "zen-o-graphic") means across-species.
Zebra (medicine)
Zebra is a medical slang term for a surprising diagnosis.
Zebra is a medical slang term for a surprising diagnosis.
Zymotic disease
Zymotic diseases, an obsolete term in medicine, formerly applied to the class of acute infectious maladies, presumed to be due to some virus or organism which acts in the system like a ferment.
Zymotic diseases, an obsolete term in medicine, formerly applied to the class of acute infectious maladies, presumed to be due to some virus or organism which acts in the system like a ferment.