Medical Terms

Pulmonologist

Doctor specialized in the study of the lungs

Myocarditis

Inflammation of the muscle in the heart

Electroencephalography

Procedure to record brain electrical activity

Arthroscopy

To observe within a joint with an instrument

Abdominocentesis

To puncture the abdominal cavity

Chondroma

Tumor made of cartilage

Cystectomy

Removal of the (urinary) bladder

Hematemesis

To vomit blood

Hypothermia

Condition of low body temperature

Cardiomyopathy

Damage to the heart muscle layer

Anencephalia

Condition of being born without a brain

Cholangiography

X-ray imaging of the bile vessels

Laryngectomy

Surgically removing the larynx

Nephrolith

A kidney stone

Mammogram

Image of the breasts

Neuralgia

Pain originated in the nerves

Atrophy

Lack of nourishment or development

Hypotonia

Condition of decreased muscle tone

Osteomalacia

Soft, rubbery bones

Tenorrhaphy

Surgically suturing a torn tendon

Myasthenia

Lack of strength in the muscles

Rhinitis

Inflammation of the nose

Angioplasty

Surgical repair of blood vessels

Thoracotomy

To cut into the thorax

Apnea

Cessation of breathing

LAPAROSCOPY

To observe the abdominal cavity through a fiberoptic instrument

PSYCHOLOGICAL

Pertaining to the study of the mind

ARTHROPLASTY

Surgical reconstruction of a joint

RHINOHRREA

Runny nose

MENYNGOMYELOCELE

Protrusion in the meninges and the spinal cord

ARTHROGRAPHY

Recording images of a joint

DYSPHAGIA

Difficult or abnormal swallowing

ENCEPHALITIS

Inflammation of the brain

ELCECTROMYOGRAM

Record of the electrical activity of the muscles

HYPOXEMIA

Condition of low blood oxygen

DISTROPHY

Abnormal nourishment or development

ARRYTHMIA

Lack of normal heart rhythm

OSTEOPENIA

Low bone density

PNEUMONIA

Infectious condition in the lungs

PHLEBITIS

Inflammation of the veins

HYPORREFLEXIA

Diminished reflexes

TACHYCARDIA

Fast heart rate

ODONTALGIA

Painful teeth

ANESTHESIA

Lack of nervous sensation

BRONCHOSCOPY

Looking into the bronchi

cardiopathology

disease that damages the heart

Hemiplegia

paralysis of one side of the body

Hypercolon

enlarged colon

Acoustic

pertaining to sound

Hepatitis

inflammation of the liver

Dystrophia

overdevelopment

Arthralgia

pain in the joints

Myelogram

x-ray of the spinal cord

Colostomy

opening in the abdomen into the colon to drain stools into a bag

Hyposmia

reduced ability to detect odors

Osteoporosis

porous bones

Myocarditis

inflammation of the outer layer of the heart

Polymiositis

inflammation of many muscles

Hypertonia

condition of the muscle tone (problem to relax muscles)

Coccydinia

pain in the coccyx

Anorexia

no/lack of appetite

Gastrostomy

making an opening through the abdomen into the stomach

Hemicolectomy

surgical removal of half of the large intestine (colon)

Hemostasis

to stop a bleeding

Hypertrophy

excessive nourishment/development

Polyuria

increased urination volume

Bradycardia

condition of a slow heart

Myositis

inflammation of the muscles

Neuropathy

disease that damages the nerves

Osteoma

tumor originated in the bone

Dyspnea

difficult in breathing, shortness of breath

Paraparesis

partial paralysis of the lower half of the body (pelvic limbs)

Proctologist

specialist in diseases of the rectum and anus

Nephrosis

abnormal condition of the kidneys

Cystourethrography

x-ray test of your bladder and urethra

Quadriplegia

paralysis of all four limbs

Rheumatologist

specialist in non-surgical treatment of illnesses affecting joints and bones

Venogram

x-ray of the veins

Osteomyelitis

inflammation of the bone and bone marrow

Tracheotomy

cutting into the trachea

Hypopituitarism

A condition in which the pituitary gland produces too few hormones.

Diabetes

A disease in which the body cannot properly regulate blood glucose levels.

Hypothalamus

The brain region that controls the pituitary gland and hormone regulation.

Acromegaly

A disorder caused by excess growth hormone in adulthood.

Thymus

A gland involved in the development of the immune system.

Endocrinologist

A doctor who specializes in hormone-related disorders.

Endocrine

Relating to glands that release hormones into the bloodstream.

Exocrine

Relating to glands that release substances through ducts.

Hormone

A chemical messenger that regulates body functions.

Imbalance

An abnormal level of hormones disrupting normal body function.

Bloodstream

The circulating blood that transports hormones throughout the body.

Gland

An organ that produces and secretes substances such as hormones.

Adrenal

Relating to the glands above the kidneys that produce stress hormones.

Pineal

Relating to the gland that produces melatonin and regulates sleep.

Insulin

A hormone that lowers blood glucose by helping cells absorb sugar.

Hirsutism

Excess facial and body hair.

Androgens

Male sex hormones.

Menarche

The first menstrual period.