Health words

cataract

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

pathophysiological

Relating to the disordered physiological processes associated with a disease or injury.

manometer

A scientific instrument used for measuring the pressure of gases or liquids.

spayed

The surgical removal of the ovaries and usually the uterus of a female animal to prevent…

hepatologist

A doctor or medical specialist who focuses on the study and treatment of diseases…

steatohepatitis

A form of chronic liver inflammation caused by the buildup of fat in the liver, often…

phenol

An organic chemical compound that serves as a base structure for various metabolites…

cresol

A type of chemical compound, specifically a phenolic derivative, produced when gut…

hippuric

Referring to a specific organic acid (hippuric acid) that is produced in the body as a…

indole

A crystalline organic compound produced in the gut by the bacterial breakdown of the…

phenylalanine

An essential amino acid that serves as a building block for proteins and is one of the…

phenylpropionate

A beneficial chemical compound produced by gut bacteria when they digest certain…

tyrosine

A type of amino acid found in many proteins that gut bacteria can break down into…

hypoglycemia

A condition characterized by an abnormally low level of sugar (glucose) in the blood.

lysosomal

Relating to or associated with lysosomes, which are the membrane-bound organelles that…

provenanced

To have been documented or verified by tracing the origin, source, or history of an item…

deconditioning

The physiological decline or loss of physical fitness, muscle strength, and functional…

osteosarcoma

A type of bone cancer that often starts in the cells that form bones and commonly…

dermatophyte

A type of fungus that lives on the skin, hair, or nails and thrives by feeding on keratin.

colposcopy

A medical diagnostic procedure where a special lighted magnifying instrument is used to…

parastatals

Organizations or agencies that are owned or funded by the government but operate with a…

fatphobia

The societal prejudice, aversion, or irrational fear directed toward individuals who are…

hydroxychloroquine

A medication historically used to treat malaria and certain autoimmune conditions, which…

globulin

A type of simple protein found in blood and other biological tissues that plays a key…

urologic

Relating to urology, the branch of medicine concerned with the urinary system and the…

zeaxanthin

A yellow-pigmented antioxidant belonging to the carotenoid family that accumulates in the…

unventilated

Lacking a system or sufficient space for the circulation of fresh air.

debilitated

Weakened significantly, incapacitated, or deprived of strength and energy due to illness…

liraglutide

A specific type of medication belonging to the GLP-1 receptor agonist class, often used…

acetoacetate

A type of ketone body produced by the liver that serves as an alternative energy source…

hydroxybutyrate

A type of ketone body produced by the liver, specifically beta-hydroxybutyrate, which…

intubate

To insert a tube into a person's airway, typically the trachea, to facilitate breathing…

cannula

A thin, flexible tube inserted into the body to administer fluids, drain excess fluid, or…

levetiracetam

A prescription medication primarily used to treat and prevent seizures in patients with…

microcephaly

A medical condition characterized by a head size that is significantly smaller than…

quadriparesis

A condition characterized by weakness or partial paralysis affecting all four limbs.

valproate

A salt or ester of valproic acid, commonly used as an anticonvulsant medication to manage…

tracheostomy

A surgical procedure that creates an opening through the neck into the windpipe to assist…

gerontology

The multidisciplinary scientific study of aging and the biological, social, and…

imprest

A fund or advance of money provided to an individual or agency to cover routine…

esophageal

Relating to the esophagus, which is the muscular tube connecting the throat to the…

thalassemia

A group of inherited blood disorders characterized by less hemoglobin and fewer red blood…

typhoid

An acute, highly infectious, and often fatal bacterial disease characterized by fever,…

rejuvenate

To make someone or something look or feel younger, fresher, or more lively by restoring…

geroscience

A multidisciplinary field of study that investigates the biological mechanisms of aging…

methylation

A chemical process in which a methyl group is added to a molecule, often used in biology…

sirtuin

A type of protein that plays a role in cellular health and metabolism, often studied for…

chordoma

A rare type of malignant tumor that develops in the bones of the skull base or the spine.