Health words

glioblastoma

A malignant, rapidly growing, and aggressive form of tumor that develops in the brain or…

macrophage

A type of white blood cell that detects and destroys pathogens or removes cellular debris…

organoid

A miniaturized, simplified version of an organ produced in a lab setting, often grown…

fibromyalgia

A chronic condition characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and…

trimethoprim

A synthetic antibiotic medication used as part of a combination therapy to treat specific…

sulfamethoxazole

A sulfonamide antibiotic medication typically combined with trimethoprim to treat…

randomisation

A statistical technique used in genetics to determine whether a specific factor causes a…

fibrinogen

A soluble protein present in blood plasma that is a key indicator of inflammation and…

hemoglobin

A protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body; in this study, its…

glucagon

A hormone produced by the pancreas that raises blood glucose levels, whose name is…

agonist

A substance that binds to a specific receptor in the body and initiates or enhances a…

afferent

Nerve fibers or pathways that carry impulses inward toward a central organ, such as the…

hypothalamus

A region of the base of the brain that acts as a control center for many autonomic…

hindbrain

The posterior portion of the brain, including the medulla, pons, and cerebellum, which…

phentermine

A stimulant drug often prescribed as an appetite suppressant for weight management that…

topiramate

A prescription medication primarily used as an anticonvulsant and for migraine…

creatine

A nitrogenous organic acid that is often used as a dietary supplement to support muscle…

cannabidiol

A non-psychoactive chemical compound found in the cannabis plant that is currently being…

semaglutide

A pharmaceutical agent classified as a GLP-1 receptor agonist, commonly prescribed for…

tirzepatide

A pharmaceutical agent used in the management of obesity and diabetes that acts as a dual…

urology

The branch of medicine and physiology concerned with the function and disorders of the…

multimorbidity

The coexistence of two or more chronic physical or mental health conditions in the same…

injectable

A medication or substance designed to be administered through a needle into the body.

cyclosporiasis

A severe intestinal infection caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis,…

leukemia

A serious form of cancer affecting the blood-forming tissues, often requiring intensive…

endometriosis

A chronic medical condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows…

nutraceuticals

Products derived from food sources that provide extra health benefits beyond basic…

casein

A primary phosphoprotein found in milk that is used as a functional ingredient in…

phlebotomist

A trained medical professional whose primary job is to draw blood from patients for…

fluoxetine

A common antidepressant medication belonging to the class of selective serotonin reuptake…

naltrexone

A medication used to treat alcohol use disorder by reducing cravings for alcohol.

buprenorphine

A medication used to treat opioid use disorder by reducing cravings and withdrawal…

healthspan

The total number of years an individual lives in good health, free from chronic disease…

neuroimaging

The use of advanced medical technology, such as MRI or PET scans, to visualize the…

cortisol

A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands that is released in response to physical…

encaphalitis

An inflammation of the brain, typically caused by an infection or autoimmune reaction,…

neurocognition

The mental processes and cognitive functions, such as memory, attention, and executive…

xenotransplantation

The medical procedure of transplanting cells, tissues, or organs from a donor of one…

thermoregulation

The biological process by which an organism maintains its internal body temperature…

noradrenaline

A neurotransmitter and hormone, also known as norepinephrine, that functions as a key…

psilocybin

A naturally occurring psychedelic compound found in certain types of fungi, currently…

methadone

A synthetic medication used primarily as a long-term treatment for opioid use disorder to…

opioid

A class of drugs used for pain relief or addiction treatment, or in this context, the…

carotenoid

A type of yellow, orange, or red pigment naturally occurring in fruits and vegetables…

tauopathy

A class of neurodegenerative diseases characterized by the abnormal accumulation and…

gastroparesis

A chronic medical condition characterized by partial paralysis of the stomach, which…

proteinuria

A medical condition characterized by the presence of an abnormal amount of protein in the…

physiatry

A medical specialty, also known as physical medicine and rehabilitation, that focuses on…