Health words

cesium

A highly reactive, radioactive metal element that serves as a common byproduct of nuclear…

downwinders

People who lived downwind from the Nevada Test Site and were exposed to radioactive…

gallstone

A small, hard mass made of digestive fluid that forms in the gallbladder.

oesophageal

Relating to the esophagus, the muscular tube that carries food and liquid from the throat…

thalami

The plural form of thalamus, which refers to two large masses of gray matter located deep…

amygdalae

The plural form of amygdala, referring to the small, almond-shaped structures in the…

mouthfeel

The physical sensation or texture a food or beverage creates in the mouth, such as its…

micelles

Microscopic structures formed by molecules in a solution that aggregate to shield…

sublingual

Relating to the area under the tongue, often used to describe a method of administering…

doxycycline

A broad-spectrum antibiotic medication used to prevent or treat bacterial infections such…

gynaecological

Relating to the branch of medicine that focuses on the health and diseases of the female…

capacitated

Provided with the necessary skills, knowledge, resources, or legal authority to perform a…

serogroup

A group of closely related microorganisms, such as bacteria, classified together based on…

urticaria

A skin condition characterized by the sudden appearance of itchy, raised welts or hives,…

lanolin

A fatty substance extracted from sheep's wool that is often used as a base in ointments,…

antiox

A colloquial abbreviation for antioxidant, referring to a substance that protects cells…

hepatoprotective

Having the capability to prevent damage to the liver.

osteoarthritis

A common type of arthritis that occurs when the protective cartilage on the ends of your…

allopathic

Relating to the standard, science-based model of medicine practiced by M.D.s that treats…

photosensitivity

An abnormal or extreme sensitivity to light, often causing irritation, pain, or…

exerchines

Signaling proteins and metabolites released into the bloodstream by various tissues…

exerines

A term used in the article referring to specific signaling proteins and metabolites…

polysomnography

A comprehensive sleep study used to monitor and record various physiological body…

supine

Lying on the back with the face upward.

tonsillectomy

A surgical procedure to remove the tonsils, sometimes recommended to enlarge the upper…

carboplatin

A platinum-based chemotherapy drug used to treat various types of cancer, which carries a…

cisplatin

A platinum-based chemotherapy drug used to treat various types of cancer, known for its…

methotrexate

A medication commonly used in chemotherapy and for certain autoimmune conditions that can…

nephrologist

A medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of kidney diseases and…

nephrotoxic

Causing damage or injury to the kidneys, particularly as an adverse effect of certain…

urinalysis

A laboratory examination of a urine sample to detect physical, chemical, or microscopic…

parasitologist

A scientist who specializes in the study of parasites and their interactions with their…

anisakid

A type of parasitic nematode or roundworm that typically infects marine fish and can…

musculature

The system or arrangement of muscles in a body, or the muscle tissue itself.

viscera

The internal organs of the body, especially those located within the chest or abdomen.

dexa

A type of medical imaging scan that measures bone density and body composition,…

cardioembolic

Relating to a stroke or other blockage caused by a blood clot that originated in the…

radiomic

Relating to the extraction and analysis of large amounts of advanced quantitative data…

catheterisation

A medical procedure in which a thin, flexible tube called a catheter is inserted into a…

destigmatised

To remove the social shame or negative associations previously attached to a specific…

destigmatisation

The process of removing or reducing negative social attitudes, shame, or embarrassment…

rotoclave

A specialized type of autoclave machine that rotates while in operation, typically used…

autoclave

A strong, pressurized container used for industrial or medical processes like…

decolonising

The process of identifying and dismantling colonial-era power imbalances, biases, and…

decolonise

To dismantle or actively challenge the long-standing influence of colonial power…

zilganersen

An antisense oligonucleotide drug developed by Ionis Pharmaceuticals to treat the…

promotive

Relating to the encouragement and advancement of positive health status rather than just…

destigmatising

The act of removing or reducing the feelings of shame or social disapproval traditionally…