Medical Vocab Wk. 27

Free Radical

An unstable molecule in the body that plays a role in aging and can damage tissue; antioxidants help prevent free radical damage

Fluoride

A mineral that protects teeth from decay and cavities

Fluoroscopy

A test that gives moving images of the inside of the body; could be linked to an x-ray movie

Focal Neuropathy

Damage to a specific nerve causing pain or numbness

Fundus Photography

Imaging test that provides multidimensional pictures of the back of the eyeball

Fungus

Organisms and microorganisms, such as yeasts and molds that can live as a parasite on plants and animals

Ganglion

An abnormal but harmless mass of tissue, usually nerve cells

Ganglion Cyst

A harmless sac of fluid on top of a joint or tendon, usually on the wrist or back of hand

Gangrene

Death of tissue in part of body because blood has stopped flowing there

Gingiva

Another term for gums; A form of oral tissue that covers the roots of teeth and surrounding bone

Gingivitis

Inflammation of the gums