Health words

hyperglutamic

A pathological condition characterized by abnormally high levels of glutamic acid or…

hyperhomocysteinemia

A genetic metabolic disorder characterized by an abnormally high level of homocysteine,…

hyperisovaleric

A medical condition characterized by elevated levels of isovaleric acid in the blood,…

hypertyrosinemia

A rare metabolic disorder characterized by abnormally high levels of the amino acid…

ornithine

An amino acid that is not used to build proteins, but plays a crucial role in the urea…

phenylketonuria

A rare, inherited metabolic disorder where the body cannot properly break down the amino…

tetrahydrobenzene

A specific chemical compound included in the list of genetic conditions being screened…

neurotoxic

Causing damage to nerve cells or the nervous system, potentially leading to long-term…

serotonergic

Relating to or affecting the neurotransmitter serotonin, typically referring to…

polyvinyl

A common synthetic plastic resin (polyvinyl chloride or PVC) often used in piping,…

coagulants

Substances added to a liquid to cause suspended particles to clump together into larger…

endarterectomy

A surgical procedure to remove plaque or fatty deposits from the lining of an artery.

inflammaging

The phenomenon of chronic, low-grade inflammation that develops and persists as a person…

lemurs

A group of primates native only to the island of Madagascar, characterized by their large…

encephalitis

An acute inflammation of the brain, typically caused by a viral infection.

exenatide

A medication that mimics a natural hormone to help control blood sugar and assist with…

polyendocrine

Relating to or affecting multiple glands in the body's endocrine system, which regulates…

papillomavirus

A common group of viruses that can cause various infections, including those that lead to…

carrageenan

A common food additive derived from red seaweed, used as a thickener, stabilizer, or…

gutka

A smokeless tobacco product, typically consisting of a mixture of crushed areca nut,…

androgens

A group of hormones, such as testosterone, that promote the development and maintenance…

detransitioning

The process of stopping or reversing a medical or social gender transition, typically by…

mammoplasties

Surgical procedures performed to alter the size, shape, or contours of the breasts.

mastectomies

Surgical procedures involving the partial or complete removal of breast tissue.

phalloplasties

Surgical procedures performed to construct or reconstruct the phallus, often as part of…

pathogenesis

The biological mechanism and developmental process by which a disease originates and…

fallopian

Relating to the fallopian tubes, which are the pair of ducts in the female reproductive…

osteopenia

A condition characterized by lower than normal bone mineral density, which is often a…

meningioma

A type of tumor that arises from the meninges, the membranes that surround the brain and…

medroxyprogesterone

A synthetic progestin hormone used in hormonal contraceptives, such as the Depo-Provera…

lipoic

A sulfur-containing fatty acid that functions as a coenzyme in energy metabolism and acts…

linolenic

Refers to a specific type of unsaturated fatty acid that is nutritionally beneficial and…

phytate

A salt or ester of phytic acid, commonly found in plant seeds and grains, that can bind…

polypeptides

Chains of amino acids linked by peptide bonds, serving as the fundamental building blocks…

neurogenic

Relating to the formation or development of nervous tissue or neurons.

mortuary

A room or building, typically at a hospital, where dead bodies are kept before burial or…

soot

A black, powdery or flaky substance consisting largely of amorphous carbon, produced by…

airshed

A geographic area defined by the boundaries within which air pollutants are contained,…

striatum

A subcortical part of the brain's forebrain that is highly involved in motor control,…

neuropathic

Relating to or caused by a disease or damage of the nervous system, typically resulting…

bulimia

A serious eating disorder characterized by a cycle of bingeing, followed by methods of…

engram

A physical trace or structural pattern in the brain that stores a specific memory.

conspecifics

Members belonging to the same biological species.

culling

The systematic removal or reduction of specific members from a larger group, often to…

cerebellum

The part of the brain located at the back of the skull, which functions to coordinate and…

somatosensory

Relating to the sensations that occur throughout the body, such as touch, temperature,…

vertiginous

Causing or tending to cause a sensation of whirling, dizziness, or profound instability.

brainarchitecture

The structural organization and complex arrangement of the various regions and…