Health words

caries

The technical medical term for dental decay or cavities; the progressive destruction of…

corticosterone

A steroid hormone secreted by the adrenal glands that serves as the primary stress…

astrocytes

Star-shaped glial cells in the brain that provide physical and metabolic support to…

ligand

A molecule that binds to another specific molecule, such as a protein, to form a complex…

xylitol

A sugar alcohol used as a common artificial sweetener found in various foods and products.

positron

A subatomic particle with a positive charge, used in medical imaging technology to detect…

immunoassay

A biochemical test that measures the presence or concentration of a macromolecule or…

repolarization

The process by which a cell, such as a heart muscle cell, returns to its resting…

electrocardiogram

A medical test that records the electrical activity of the heart over a period of time…

schwannoma

A type of tumor that arises from Schwann cells, which are the cells that form the…

radiosurgery

A highly precise, non-invasive medical procedure that uses focused radiation beams to…

bronchoscopy

A medical procedure where a thin, flexible tube equipped with a light and camera is…

tagatose

A rare, naturally occurring monosaccharide sugar often used as a low-calorie artificial…

acesulfame

A calorie-free artificial sweetener, often used in combination with other sweeteners in…

aspartame

A common synthetic, low-calorie sweetener used as a sugar substitute in various food…

erythritol

A type of sugar alcohol used as a low-calorie artificial sweetener in food and beverages.

saccharin

A common, calorie-free artificial sweetener, used as an ingredient in many diet beverages…

sorbitol

A type of sugar alcohol used as a low-calorie artificial sweetener and thickener in…

deescalation

The process of intentionally reducing the intensity, dose, or duration of a medical…

benzodiazepines

A class of psychoactive drugs often prescribed to treat anxiety, insomnia, and seizures…

pharmacovigilance

The scientific discipline and activities relating to the detection, assessment,…

bioaccumulation

The process by which the concentration of a chemical or pollutant in an organism…

autophagy

A biological process in which cells degrade and recycle their own damaged or unnecessary…

sarcopenia

The degenerative, age-related loss of skeletal muscle mass, quality, and strength.

methionine

An essential sulfur-containing amino acid that serves as a fundamental building block for…

isoleucine

An essential amino acid that the body cannot produce on its own and must obtain from…

valine

An essential amino acid that is a crucial building block for protein synthesis and plays…

trachoma

A chronic, contagious bacterial eye infection that is a leading cause of preventable…

filariasis

A group of infectious tropical diseases caused by thread-like parasitic roundworms that…

bilharzia

A parasitic disease caused by blood flukes, also known as schistosomiasis, which…

neurogenesis

The complex biological process by which new neurons are generated and formed in the…

progenitor

A cell in its early stage of development that is capable of differentiating into more…

amyloid

An abnormal, starch-like protein aggregate that builds up in bodily tissues and organs,…

microglia

Small, specialized immune cells within the central nervous system that maintain brain…

connectomics

The comprehensive study and mapping of all neural connections, known as the connectome,…

neuromodulation

The alteration of nerve activity through the delivery of electrical or chemical agents to…

prolactin

A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that primarily stimulates milk…

chronotype

An individual's innate biological tendency to prefer specific times of day for sleeping,…

brainspotting

A therapeutic technique that identifies and processes subconscious trauma and emotional…

psychodermatology

A medical subfield that focuses on the complex, bidirectional relationship between skin…

sebum

The oily substance produced by glands in the skin that acts as a natural lubricant and…

neurocosmetics

Topical skincare products formulated to influence the skin’s nervous and immune systems,…

melanoma

A serious type of skin cancer that develops in the cells that produce melanin.

ectoderm

The outermost layer of an embryo in early development, which gives rise to both the skin…

zygote

A fertilized egg cell resulting from the union of two gametes, representing a specific…

atherosclerosis

A chronic disease characterized by the hardening and narrowing of arteries due to the…

trialist

A researcher or medical professional who designs, leads, or manages clinical trials to…

medicalization

The process by which non-medical problems or life conditions—in this case, pet weight…