Health words

virilisation

The development or appearance of masculine physical traits in a female, typically…

neuroblasts

Immature nerve cells that are in the process of developing into mature neurons,…

hippocampi

The plural form of hippocampus, referring to the complex brain structures located in the…

dentate

Having a toothed or notched appearance; specifically, in anatomy, the dentate gyrus is a…

gastroesophageal

Relating to both the stomach and the esophagus.

contexture

The structural arrangement or composition of the components within a biological or…

cardiothoracic

Relating to the heart and the chest cavity, specifically referring to the medical…

housemanship

A period of supervised clinical training for newly graduated medical doctors, typically…

chemoprevention

The use of chemical substances, including drugs or supplements, to prevent the…

abiraterone

A medication that blocks an enzyme required for the production of androgens, used to…

olaparib

A PARP inhibitor medication used as a targeted therapy to treat certain types of cancer…

periodontitis

A severe form of gum disease characterized by chronic inflammation and the destruction of…

alveolar

Relating to the alveolar process, the thickened ridge of bone in the jaw that contains…

bacterialflora

The collection of microorganisms, specifically bacteria, living within a particular…

dysbiosis

A state of imbalance in the microbial community of an organism, often leading to disease…

endotoxin

A toxic substance present inside a bacterial cell that is released when the bacterium…

lipopolysaccharide

A large molecule consisting of a lipid and a polysaccharide found in the outer membrane…

photodynamic

Relating to a therapeutic method that uses light-sensitive compounds that, when activated…

photoimmunotherapy

A medical treatment technique that uses light-sensitive compounds, often attached to…

aphasia

A language disorder caused by brain damage that impairs a person's ability to process,…

hesperidin

A type of plant compound called a flavonoid, found primarily in citrus fruits, that may…

imputation

The statistical process of replacing missing data with estimated values to complete a…

radiographers

Healthcare professionals trained to operate medical imaging equipment, such as X-ray…

antepartum

Relating to the period of time during pregnancy before the onset of labor.

roadworthiness

The condition of a vehicle being safe, functional, and meeting legal standards for…

glycaemic

Relating to the presence of glucose in the blood.

capsanthin

A specific type of red-colored carotenoid pigment found in high concentrations in red…

lutein

A yellow-to-orange carotenoid pigment found in certain plants that acts as an antioxidant…

angiogenesis

The physiological process through which new blood vessels form from pre-existing vessels,…

bioflavonoids

A group of naturally occurring plant compounds known for their antioxidant and…

capsorubin

A specific type of natural red pigment found in certain fruits like red capsicum that…

chemopreventive

Relating to the use of chemical substances, including natural compounds found in food, to…

heme

A form of iron found in animal-based foods, which the body absorbs more easily than the…

ketocarotenoids

A specific category of oxygenated carotenoid pigments found in certain plants that…

peroxidation

The chemical process in which free radicals 'attack' lipids (fats) in cell membranes,…

violaxanthin

A type of yellow carotenoid pigment found in certain plants, including yellow capsicum,…

eclinical

Refers to digital systems and software platforms, such as Electronic Data Capture (EDC)…

cardioplegic

Relating to a specialized medical technique or solution designed to intentionally stop…

ischemia

A condition in which there is an inadequate blood supply to an organ or part of the body,…

neurospecialists

Medical doctors with specialized training in diagnosing and treating disorders of the…

haematology

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

enterocolitis

A serious medical condition, specifically necrotizing enterocolitis, involving…

echocardiogram

A medical diagnostic test that uses ultrasound waves to create detailed images of the…

prejuvenation

A preventive skincare approach that focuses on maintaining skin health and delaying the…

hyperpigmentation

A condition in which patches of skin become darker in color than the normal surrounding…

agonism

The physiological effect caused by a substance that binds to a receptor to stimulate a…

insulinotropic

Stimulating or increasing the production and secretion of insulin from the pancreas.

cataract

A medical condition in which the lens of the eye becomes progressively opaque, resulting…