Health words

physiatry

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

sarcoma

A type of cancer that develops in the connective tissues of the body, such as bones,…

hyponatremia

A medical condition characterized by an abnormally low concentration of sodium in the…

hemophilia

A rare, inherited medical condition characterized by the blood's inability to clot…

dyssomnia

A broad clinical category of sleep disorders characterized by difficulties in the amount,…

chikungunya

A viral disease transmitted to humans by infected mosquitoes, causing fever and severe…

vitiligo

A chronic medical condition that causes loss of skin pigment, resulting in irregular…

amblyopia

A vision development disorder, commonly known as 'lazy eye,' where the brain fails to…

otitis

An inflammatory condition of the ear, often referring to an ear infection.

phlebotomy

The practice or procedure of drawing blood from a patient, typically for analysis or…

anosognosia

A condition in which a person with a mental illness is unaware or unable to recognize…

neoplasm

An abnormal, uncontrolled growth of tissue in the body, which may be benign or malignant.

cholangiocarcinoma

A rare and aggressive type of cancer that forms in the bile ducts, which are the tubes…

hydrops

An abnormal accumulation of fluid in the tissues or a body cavity, specifically referring…

endocrinologist

A medical specialist who focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting…

ophthalmologist

A medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders and…

progesterone

A steroid hormone that plays a key role in the female reproductive cycle and is involved…

telemedicine

The practice of providing clinical healthcare services, such as consultations or…

immunotherapy

A medical treatment that stimulates or enhances the body's own immune system to help…

heterogeneity

The existence of significant diversity or variation in biological, clinical, or…

pathology

The branch of medicine concerned with the study of the nature, causes, and progression of…

morbidity

The state or rate of suffering from a disease or medical condition, or the quality of…

tuberculosis

A serious, contagious infectious disease, typically caused by bacteria, that primarily…

placenta

A temporary organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy to provide oxygen and…

accumbens

Short for nucleus accumbens, a region in the basal forebrain of the brain that plays a…

nephrology

The branch of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases related to…

otolaryngology

The branch of medicine that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of…

pulmonology

The branch of medicine concerned with the study, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions…

rheumatology

The branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis, treatment, and study of disorders of…

hematology

The branch of medicine concerned with the study, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of…

endocrinology

The branch of medicine concerned with the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders…

gastroenterology

The branch of medicine focused on the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the…

epidemiology

The branch of medicine that deals with the incidence, distribution, and possible control…

biostatistics

The branch of statistics applied to the analysis of biological and medical data,…

peptide

A short chain of amino acids, which in the context of recent medical trends often refers…

exacerbation

An increase in the severity or intensity of a medical condition or symptom.

catheterization

A minimally invasive medical procedure where a thin, flexible tube is inserted into a…

phosphorus

A essential mineral that works in tandem with calcium and vitamin D to maintain and…

macronutrient

A type of nutrient required by the body in large amounts to provide energy and maintain…

triglyceride

A type of fat found in the blood that acts as a major energy source for the body; high…

keratosis

A skin condition characterized by the overgrowth of keratin, often resulting in rough,…

pilaris

Refers to the skin condition 'keratosis pilaris,' which manifests as small, rough bumps…

gout

A form of inflammatory arthritis caused by an excess of uric acid in the blood, often…

selenium

A chemical element that serves as a vital trace mineral, essential for various metabolic…

osteoporosis

A medical condition in which bones become weak and brittle due to a loss of tissue, often…

purine

A type of nitrogenous chemical compound found in many foods that the body breaks down…

neuroscience

The scientific study of the nervous system, particularly as it relates to understanding…

nosology

The branch of medical science that deals with the systematic classification and naming of…