Health words

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.

periodontal

Relating to the tissues and structures surrounding and supporting the teeth, including…

abscess

A localized collection of pus in a cavity formed by the disintegration of tissue,…

endocarditis

An inflammation or infection of the endocardium, which is the inner lining of the heart…

thrombus

A solid mass of blood constituents, such as platelets and fibrin, that forms within a…

ureter

A tube that carries urine from a kidney to the urinary bladder.

cystoscopy

A medical procedure in which a doctor uses a thin, lighted tube with a camera to examine…

extubated

The medical process of removing a breathing tube from a patient's airway after they no…

blotchy

Marked by or covered with irregular, dark, or discolored spots or patches on the skin.

conjunctivitis

Inflammation of the mucous membrane covering the front of the eye and the inner eyelid,…

biofoundry

A centralized facility or ecosystem that provides the infrastructure and services—such as…

scoliosis

An abnormal lateral or side-to-side curvature of the spine.

anonymised

The process of removing identifying information from data or responses to ensure that the…

haemorrhagic

Relating to or involving the rapid and heavy loss of blood, characteristic of specific…

thyroiditis

Inflammation of the thyroid gland, often caused by an immune system reaction.

peroxidase

An enzyme found in the body that helps catalyze the breakdown of hydrogen peroxide and…

neonatology

The branch of medicine concerned with the care, development, and diseases of newborn…

biohacking

The practice of using diet, supplements, technology, or lifestyle interventions to…

biohacker

A person who uses scientific, nutritional, or technological experiments—often unproven—on…

leadless

Describing a medical device, such as a pacemaker, that does not require the traditional…

electrophysiologist

A cardiologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of heart rhythm disorders…

cadmium

A toxic, naturally occurring metallic element that is often associated with industrial…

excrete

To discharge or eliminate waste matter, such as toxins or metabolic byproducts, from the…

mutagens

Substances or agents that increase the frequency of mutation in an organism's DNA,…

polyfluoroalkyl

Refers to a specific category of man-made chemical compounds containing multiple fluorine…

myofunctional

Relating to the muscles of the mouth, tongue, and face, specifically regarding how their…

hyperventilation

The act of breathing at an abnormally rapid or deep rate, often used in breathwork…

mastication

The act of chewing food, which helps break it down mechanically and provides necessary…

rhinitis

Inflammation of the mucous membrane inside the nose, often causing congestion, sneezing,…

rhinology

The branch of medicine concerned with the study and treatment of the nose and its…

septum

The thin wall of bone and cartilage that divides the two nostrils in the nose.

sinusitis

An inflammation or swelling of the tissue lining the sinuses, which can cause congestion…

xenobiotics

Chemical substances that are foreign to the biological system of a living organism, such…

hypnotherapy

A therapeutic technique that uses guided relaxation and focused attention to help…

mucormycosis

A rare but serious fungal infection that gained significant medical attention during the…

hydrotherapy

The therapeutic use of water in various forms, such as baths, jets, or compresses, to…

entorhinal

Relating to the entorhinal cortex, a critical area of the brain located in the medial…

neurofibrillary

Relating to the tangled, thread-like protein fibers that accumulate inside neurons and…

neuropathological

Relating to the structural and functional changes in the nervous system caused by disease.

orbitofrontal

Relating to the region of the prefrontal cortex in the brain that is located directly…

acidemia

A medical condition characterized by an abnormally high concentration of acid in the…

biotinidase

An enzyme responsible for recycling the vitamin biotin in the body; a deficiency in this…

carbamoyltransferase

An enzyme that catalyzes the transfer of a carbamoyl group, which, when deficient, can…

favism

A genetic condition characterized by a severe reaction, specifically hemolytic anemia,…

hyperarginine

A pathological condition characterized by an abnormally high level of the amino acid…

hypercitrulline

A rare genetic metabolic disorder characterized by abnormally high levels of the amino…

hypergalactosemia

A rare genetic metabolic disorder characterized by an abnormally high concentration of…