Health words

glucocorticoids

A group of steroid hormones, released in response to signals from the brain, that help…

exome

The portion of the genome that consists of protein-coding genes.

cysteine

A sulfur-containing amino acid that plays a critical role in protein structure and…

conformational

Relating to the specific three-dimensional spatial arrangement of atoms within a protein…

druggable

Capable of being targeted and effectively modulated by a pharmaceutical drug.

endoplasmic

Relating to or located within the cytoplasm, specifically within the complex network of…

proteome

The entire set of proteins expressed by an organism, tissue, or cell at a specific time…

glutathione

An important antioxidant produced in cells that helps protect them from damage caused by…

bioenergetic

Relating to the processes by which living organisms acquire, transform, and use energy at…

biosynthetic

Relating to the biological production of complex chemical compounds from simpler…

interactomes

The complete set of molecular interactions within a cell, including protein-protein or…

lysosomes

Membrane-bound cell organelles containing digestive enzymes that break down waste…

bronchiectasis

A chronic lung condition where the airways in the lungs become widened, damaged, and…

immunotherapeutic

Relating to a treatment that modifies the immune system to help the body fight off a…

proteogenomics

A field of biological research that combines proteomics (the study of proteins) and…

omics

A field of study in biology ending in -omics, such as genomics or proteomics, that…

registrational

Relating to or used for the purpose of a clinical trial that serves as the basis for…

oligonucleotide

A short chain of synthetic DNA or RNA molecules that can bind to specific genetic…

olfactory

Relating to the sense of smell.

clinicopathologic

Relating to the study of the effects of a disease on both the clinical symptoms observed…

medicolegal

Relating to both medicine and law, particularly in the context of forensic investigations…

cholera

An acute, infectious disease caused by a bacterium, typically contracted from…

mineralisation

The process by which minerals, such as calcium, are deposited in organic tissue, often…

stoicism

An attitude or practice of enduring pain, hardship, or emotional distress without outward…

neurosurgeon

A medical doctor who specializes in the surgical treatment of disorders affecting the…

anesthesiologists

Medical doctors who specialize in administering anesthesia to patients during surgery to…

neuroanesthesiologist

A medical doctor who specializes in administering anesthesia specifically during…

arachidonic

A polyunsaturated omega-6 fatty acid present in the phospholipids of membranes of the…

linoleic

A type of essential polyunsaturated omega-6 fatty acid found in many vegetable oils and…

polyunsaturated

A type of fat molecule containing two or more double bonds in its carbon chain, which…

proinflammatory

Promoting or capable of causing inflammation in the body.

eicosapentaenoic

A specific type of omega-3 fatty acid, commonly known as EPA, which plays a critical role…

medullary

Relating to or located in the medulla, often referring to the inner portion or core of an…

pancreatitis

An inflammation of the pancreas, which is a rare but serious potential side effect…

contraindications

Specific medical reasons or conditions that make a particular treatment or medication…

sickle

A farming tool consisting of a curved metal blade with a short handle, traditionally used…

blotching

The appearance of irregular, discolored, or uneven patches on the skin.

elastin

A protein in connective tissue that is elastic and allows many tissues in the body to…

mirna

A small non-coding RNA molecule involved in RNA silencing and post-transcriptional…

aberrant

Departing from the normal, expected, or standard type; in biology, referring to abnormal…

apoptosis

A process of programmed cell death that occurs in multicellular organisms as a normal,…

ghosted

The act of ending a personal relationship with someone by suddenly and completely…

ghosting

The act of abruptly ending a personal relationship by cutting off all communication…

laryngitis

An inflammation of the larynx, typically resulting in hoarseness or the loss of the…

frontotemporal

Relating to the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain, which are the regions typically…

sundown

A phenomenon, often associated with dementia or cognitive decline, where a person…

adenocarcinoma

A type of cancerous tumor that forms in the glandular tissues, which are organs or…

pseudoprogression

A temporary increase in the size of a tumor or the appearance of new lesions on imaging…