Medicine and healthcare

(physiology) moving of a body part away from the central axis of the body

(physiology) the automatic adjustment in focal length of the natural lens of the eye

(physiology) the normal equilibrium between acids and alkalis in the body; "with a normal acid-base balance in the body the blood is slightly al…

(physiology) the normal equilibrium between acids and alkalis in the body; "with a normal acid-base balance in the body the blood is slightly al…

(psychiatry) the display of previously inhibited emotions (often in actions rather than words); considered to be healthy and therapeutic

(medicine) the treatment of disease (especially cancer) by exposure to a radioactive substance

(physiology) the responsive adjustment of a sense organ (as the eye) to varying conditions (as of light)

(physiology) moving of a body part toward the central axis of the body

(neurophysiology) a nerve impulse resulting from a weak stimulus is just as strong as a nerve impulse resulting from a strong stimulus

(pathology) a waxy translucent complex protein resembling starch that results from degeneration of tissue

(psychiatry) a psychological disorder characterized by somatic delusions that you are too fat despite being emaciated

(physiology) a muscle that opposes the action of another; "the biceps and triceps are antagonistic muscles"

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive…

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive…

(anatomy) a natural outgrowth or projection on an organ or body part such as the process of a vertebra

(anatomy) a group of body parts that work together to perform a given function; "the breathing apparatus"

(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)

(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)

(physiology) processes that maintain a generally constant physiological state in a cell or organism

(anatomy) the part of an organ nearest its point of attachment; "the base of the skull"

(pathology) an elevation of the skin filled with serous fluid

(pathology) an elevation of the skin filled with serous fluid

(anatomy) a natural hollow or sinus within the body

(neurophysiology) rapid fluctuations of voltage between parts of the cerebral cortex that are detectable with an electroencephalograph

(neurophysiology) rapid fluctuations of voltage between parts of the cerebral cortex that are detectable with an electroencephalograph

(pathology) an elevation of the skin filled with serous fluid

(medicine) a person (or animal) who has some pathogen to which they are immune but who can pass it on to others

(anatomy) a natural hollow or sinus within the body

(anatomy) a natural hollow or sinus within the body

(physiology) the normal degeneration and death of living cells (as in various epithelial cells)

(surgery) the act of puncturing a body cavity or organ with a hollow needle in order to draw out fluid

(medicine) the process of removing a heavy metal from the bloodstream by means of a chelate as in treating lead or mercury poisoning

(anatomy) an encircling structure (as the ridge around the base of a tooth)

(neurology) the branch of medicine that deals with the nervous system and its disorders

(pathology) a deadly form of gangrene usually caused by clostridium bacteria that produce toxins that cause tissue death; can be used as a biowe…

(veterinary medicine) infestation with coccidia

(pathology) gangrene that develops in the presence of arterial obstruction and is characterized by dryness of the dead tissue and a dark brown c…

(psychiatry) a defense mechanism that conceals your undesirable shortcomings by exaggerating desirable behaviors

(anatomy) a structure that resembles a shell in shape

(psychiatry) a plausible but imagined memory that fills in gaps in what is remembered

(physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)

(medicine) a reason that makes it inadvisable to prescribe a particular drug or employ a particular procedure or treatment

(physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc; "the timing and control of his movements were unimpaired"; "he had…

(psychiatry) a defense mechanism represses emotional conflicts which are then converted into physical symptoms that have no organic basis

(anatomy) any structure that resembles a horn in shape

(anatomy) any structure that resembles a crown in shape

(neurophysiology) rapid fluctuations of voltage between parts of the cerebral cortex that are detectable with an electroencephalograph

(medicine) a curving or bending; often abnormal; "curvature of the spine"

(pharmacology) the extraction of water-soluble drug substances by boiling

(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires

(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires

(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires

(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires

(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires

(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires

(psychiatry) a defense mechanism that denies painful thoughts

(anatomy) a muscular partition separating the abdominal and thoracic cavities; functions in respiration

(medicine) any disturbance in the functioning of an organ or body part or a disturbance in the functioning of a social group; "erectile dysfunct…

(psychiatry) a defense mechanism that transfers affect or reaction from the original object to some more acceptable one

(psychiatry) a psychological disorder of thought or emotion; a more neutral term than mental illness

(medicine) someone who gives blood or tissue or an organ to be used in another person (the host)

(pathology) gangrene that develops in the presence of arterial obstruction and is characterized by dryness of the dead tissue and a dark brown c…

(medicine) any disturbance in the functioning of an organ or body part or a disturbance in the functioning of a social group; "erectile dysfunct…

(psychiatry) mechanical and meaningless repetition of the words of another person (as in schizophrenia)

(medicine) a procedure adopted to meet an emergency (especially a medical emergency)

(pathology) a deadly form of gangrene usually caused by clostridium bacteria that produce toxins that cause tissue death; can be used as a biowe…

(pathology) a deadly form of gangrene usually caused by clostridium bacteria that produce toxins that cause tissue death; can be used as a biowe…

(pathology) an abnormal outgrowth or enlargement of some part of the body

(neurophysiology) phenomenon that occurs when two or more neural impulses that alone are not enough to trigger a response in a neuron combine to…

(medicine) the formation of morbific matter in an abscess or a vesicle and the discharge of pus

(anatomy) a long narrow slit or groove that divides an organ into lobes

(psychiatry) a psychological disorder of thought or emotion; a more neutral term than mental illness

(pharmacology) a book containing a compilation of pharmaceutical products with their formulas and methods of preparation; "postexposure prophyla…

(anatomy) the base of a hollow organ or that part of the organ farthest from its opening; "the uterine fundus"; "the fundus of the stomach"

(pathology) a deadly form of gangrene usually caused by clostridium bacteria that produce toxins that cause tissue death; can be used as a biowe…

(pathology) a deadly form of gangrene usually caused by clostridium bacteria that produce toxins that cause tissue death; can be used as a biowe…

(pathology) a deadly form of gangrene usually caused by clostridium bacteria that produce toxins that cause tissue death; can be used as a biowe…

(medicine) bleached cotton cloth of plain weave used for bandages and dressings

(medicine) bleached cotton cloth of plain weave used for bandages and dressings

(medicine) the theory that all contagious diseases are caused by microorganisms

(surgery) tissue or organ transplanted from a donor to a recipient; in some cases the patient can be both donor and recipient

(anatomy) any furrow or channel on a bodily structure or part

(medicine) the practice of medicine by a group of physicians who share their premises and other resources

(pathology) an abnormal proliferation of tissue (as in a tumor)

(anatomy) a depression or fissure where vessels or nerves or ducts enter a bodily organ; "the hilus of the kidney"

(anatomy) a depression or fissure where vessels or nerves or ducts enter a bodily organ; "the hilus of the kidney"

(physiology) metabolic equilibrium actively maintained by several complex biological mechanisms that operate via the autonomic nervous system to…

(medicine) recipient of transplanted tissue or organ from a donor

(psychiatry) a defense mechanism that splits something you are ambivalent about into two representations — one good and one bad

(psychiatry) a defense mechanism that splits something you are ambivalent about into two representations — one good and one bad

(medicine) obtaining pictures of the interior of the body

(medicine) a person (or animal) who has some pathogen to which they are immune but who can pass it on to others

(medicine) the condition in which an organism can resist disease

(pathology) not progressing or increasing; or progressing slowly

(anatomy) a notch or small hollow

(anatomy) a notch or small hollow

(pathology) the phase in the development of an infection between the time a pathogen enters the body and the time the first symptoms appear

(medicine) a reason to prescribe a drug or perform a procedure; "the presence of bacterial infection was an indication for the use of antibiotic…

(medicine) the invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms and their multiplication which can lead to tissue damage and disease

(medicine) the passive introduction of a substance (a fluid or drug or electrolyte) into a vein or between tissues (as by gravitational force)

(physiology) the process whereby nerves can retard or prevent the functioning of an organ or part; "the inhibition of the heart by the vagus ner…

(pathology) inability of a bodily part or organ to function normally

(medicine) blowing air or medicated powder into the lungs (or into some other body cavity)

(psychiatry) a defense mechanism that uses reasoning to block out emotional stress and conflict

(psychiatry) a defense mechanism that uses reasoning to block out emotional stress and conflict

(pathology) the spread of pathogenic microorganisms or malignant cells to new sites in the body; "the tumor's invasion of surrounding structures"

(medicine) the treatment of disease (especially cancer) by exposure to a radioactive substance

(physiology) the spread of sensory neural impulses in the cortex

(medicine) cleaning a wound or body organ by flushing or washing out with water or a medicated solution

(pathology) abnormal sensitivity to stimulation; "any food produced irritation of the stomach"

(psychiatry) a defense mechanism in which memory of an unacceptable act or impulse is separated from the emotion originally associated with it

(pathology) extremely restless tossing and twitching usually by a person with a severe illness

(pathology) extremely restless tossing and twitching usually by a person with a severe illness

(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)

(pathology) not presently active; "latent infection"; "latent diabetes"

(surgery) tying a duct or blood vessel with a ligature (as to prevent bleeding during surgery)

(anatomy) a somewhat rounded subdivision of a bodily organ or part; "ear lobe"

(physiology) the principle that specific functions have relatively circumscribed locations in some particular part or organ of the body

(physiology) the principle that specific functions have relatively circumscribed locations in some particular part or organ of the body

(physiology) the principle that specific functions have relatively circumscribed locations in some particular part or organ of the body