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Anatomy Glossary
Anatomy terms for organs, tissues, bones, vessels, body systems, structures, and physical function.
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Vaccine
A vaccine is a preparation that helps the immune system learn to recognize and defend against a specific disease-causing organism or toxin.
Open premium definitionMedicineImmune System
The immune system is the body system that helps identify, respond to, and defend against infections and other foreign substances.
Open premium definitionMedicineInflammation
Inflammation is the body response to injury, infection, irritation, or other triggers, often involving redness, heat, swelling, pain, or loss of function.
Open premium definitionMedicineAntibody
An antibody is a protein made by the immune system that can recognize and bind to a specific foreign substance, such as part of a virus or bacterium.
Open premium definitionMedicineAnatomy
Anatomy is the study or description of the structure of the body and its parts.
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An abscess is a pocket of pus that can form when the body responds to infection.
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Albumin is a protein made mainly by the liver that helps maintain fluid balance and carries substances in the blood.
Open premium definitionMedicineAnemia
Anemia is a condition where the body does not have enough healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin to carry oxygen effectively.
Open premium definitionMedicineAngina
Angina is chest pain or discomfort that can happen when the heart muscle does not get enough oxygen-rich blood.
Open premium definitionMedicineAngiogram
An angiogram is an imaging test that uses contrast material to view blood vessels.
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An antigen is a substance that can be recognized by the immune system and may trigger an immune response.
Open premium definitionMedicineAntiseptic
An antiseptic is a substance used on living tissue to reduce or prevent growth of microorganisms.
Open premium definitionMedicineAtrophy
Atrophy is the wasting, shrinking, or decrease in size of tissue, muscle, or an organ.
Open premium definitionMedicineAuscultation
Auscultation is listening to internal body sounds, often with a stethoscope.
Open premium definitionMedicineAutoimmune Disease
An autoimmune disease is a condition where the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own tissues.
Open premium definitionMedicineAcidosis
Acidosis is a medicine term used when discussing too much acid or too little base in body fluids.
Open premium definitionMedicineAerobic Capacity
Aerobic Capacity is a medicine term used when discussing the body's ability to use oxygen during sustained activity.
Open premium definitionMedicineAlanine Aminotransferase
Alanine Aminotransferase is a medicine term used when discussing a liver-related enzyme often measured in blood tests.
Open premium definitionMedicineAldosterone
Aldosterone is a medicine term used when discussing a hormone that helps regulate salt, water balance, and blood pressure.
Open premium definitionMedicineAlopecia
Alopecia is a medicine term used when discussing hair loss from the scalp or body.
Open premium definitionMedicineAmino Acid
Amino Acid is a medicine term used when discussing a building block of proteins used by the body.
Open premium definitionMedicineAndrogen
Androgen is a medicine term used when discussing a hormone group involved in male traits and other body functions.
Open premium definitionMedicineAneurysm
Aneurysm is a medicine term used when discussing a bulge or weak area in a blood vessel wall.
Open premium definitionMedicineAngioplasty
Angioplasty is a medicine term used when discussing a procedure used to open narrowed or blocked blood vessels.
Open premium definitionMedicineAnticoagulant
Anticoagulant is a medicine term used when discussing a medicine that reduces blood clotting.
Open premium definitionMedicineAorta
Aorta is a medicine term used when discussing the main artery carrying blood from the heart to the body.
Open premium definitionMedicineAortic Valve
Aortic Valve is a medicine term used when discussing a heart valve controlling blood flow from the heart into the aorta.
Open premium definitionMedicineArtery
Artery is a medicine term used when discussing a blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart.
Open premium definitionMedicineAuxiliary Temperature
Auxiliary Temperature is a medicine term used when discussing body temperature measured in the armpit area.
Open premium definitionMedicineA1C Test
A1C Test is a medicine term used when discussing a blood test that estimates average blood sugar levels over recent months.
Open premium definitionMedicineAbsorption
Absorption is a medicine term used when discussing the process by which a substance enters the body or bloodstream.
Open premium definitionMedicineAntibody Test
Antibody Test is a medicine term used when discussing a test that looks for antibodies related to exposure, infection, or immune response.
Open premium definitionMedicineBacteria
Bacteria is a medicine term used when discussing single-celled organisms, some of which can cause infection.
Open premium definitionMedicineBasal Metabolic Rate
Basal Metabolic Rate is a medicine term used when discussing the amount of energy the body uses at rest.
Open premium definitionMedicineBeta Blocker
Beta Blocker is a medicine term used when discussing a medication that blocks certain effects of adrenaline on the heart and blood vessels.
Open premium definitionMedicineBlood Cell
Blood Cell is a medicine term used when discussing a cell found in blood, such as a red blood cell, white blood cell, or platelet.
Open premium definitionMedicineBlood Clot
Blood Clot is a medicine term used when discussing a gel-like mass of blood that can help stop bleeding or cause problems in the wrong place.
Open premium definitionMedicineBlood Glucose
Blood Glucose is a medicine term used when discussing the amount of sugar in the blood.
Open premium definitionMedicineBlood Pressure
Blood Pressure is a medicine term used when discussing the force of blood against artery walls.
Open premium definitionMedicineBlood Test
Blood Test is a medicine term used when discussing a laboratory test performed on a blood sample.
Open premium definitionMedicineBody Mass Index
Body Mass Index is a medicine term used when discussing a screening measure comparing weight with height.
Open premium definitionMedicineBone Density
Bone Density is a medicine term used when discussing a measure of mineral content and strength in bone.
Open premium definitionMedicineBladder
Bladder is a medicine term used when discussing the organ that stores urine before urination.
Open premium definitionMedicineBlood Culture
Blood Culture is a medicine term used when discussing a lab test used to look for microorganisms in blood.
Open premium definitionMedicineBlood Oxygen Level
Blood Oxygen Level is a medicine term used when discussing a measure of oxygen in the blood.
Open premium definitionMedicineBlood Type
Blood Type is a medicine term used when discussing a classification of blood based on certain markers on red blood cells.
Open premium definitionMedicineBody Temperature
Body Temperature is a medicine term used when discussing a measure of the body's heat level.
Open premium definitionMedicineBone Marrow
Bone Marrow is a medicine term used when discussing soft tissue inside bones that produces blood cells.
Open premium definitionMedicineBicarbonate
Bicarbonate is a medicine term used when discussing a substance involved in acid-base balance in the body.
Open premium definitionMedicineBilirubin
Bilirubin is a medicine term used when discussing a yellow substance formed when red blood cells break down.
Open premium definitionMedicineBiofeedback
Biofeedback is a medicine term used when discussing a technique that helps people learn to influence certain body functions.
Open premium definitionMedicineBiologic Drug
Biologic Drug is a medicine term used when discussing a medicine made from living organisms or their components.
Open premium definitionMedicineBlood Count
Blood Count is a medicine term used when discussing a lab measurement of blood cells.
Open premium definitionMedicineBlood Donor
Blood Donor is a medicine term used when discussing a person who gives blood for medical use.
Open premium definitionMedicineBlood Sugar
Blood Sugar is a medicine term used when discussing the amount of glucose in the blood.
Open premium definitionMedicineBlood Transfusion
Blood Transfusion is a medicine term used when discussing transfer of blood or blood components into a patient.
Open premium definitionMedicineBody Fluid
Body Fluid is a medicine term used when discussing fluid found in or produced by the body.
Open premium definitionMedicineBone Fracture
Bone Fracture is a medicine term used when discussing a break in a bone.
Open premium definitionMedicineBone Scan
Bone Scan is a medicine term used when discussing an imaging test used to evaluate bones.
Open premium definitionMedicineBowel Movement
Bowel Movement is a medicine term used when discussing passing stool from the body.
Open premium definitionMedicineBlood Panel
Blood Panel is a medicine term used when discussing a group of blood tests ordered together.
Open premium definitionMedicineClinical Anatomy
Clinical Anatomy is a medicine term used when discussing clinical anatomy.
Open premium definitionMedicineCardiac Anatomy
Cardiac Anatomy is a medicine term used when discussing cardiac anatomy.
Open premium definitionMedicineDiagnostic Anatomy
Diagnostic Anatomy is a medicine term used when discussing diagnostic anatomy.
Open premium definitionMedicineDiabetes Anatomy
Diabetes Anatomy is a medicine term used when discussing diabetes anatomy.
Open premium definitionMedicineEmergency Anatomy
Emergency Anatomy is a medicine term used when discussing emergency anatomy.
Open premium definitionMedicineEndocrine Anatomy
Endocrine Anatomy is a medicine term used when discussing endocrine anatomy.
Open premium definitionMedicineFamily Health Anatomy
Family Health Anatomy is a medicine term used when discussing family health anatomy.
Open premium definitionMedicineFever Anatomy
Fever Anatomy is a medicine term used when discussing fever anatomy.
Open premium definitionMedicineGenetic Anatomy
Genetic Anatomy is a medicine term used when discussing genetic anatomy.
Open premium definitionMedicineGastrointestinal Anatomy
Gastrointestinal Anatomy is a medicine term used when discussing gastrointestinal anatomy.
Open premium definitionMedicineHeart Anatomy
Heart Anatomy is a medicine term used when discussing heart anatomy.
Open premium definitionMedicineHospital Anatomy
Hospital Anatomy is a medicine term used when discussing hospital anatomy.
Open premium definitionMedicineImmune Anatomy
Immune Anatomy is a medicine term used when discussing immune anatomy.
Open premium definitionMedicineImaging Anatomy
Imaging Anatomy is a medicine term used when discussing imaging anatomy.
Open premium definitionMedicineJoint Anatomy
Joint Anatomy is a medicine term used when discussing joint anatomy.
Open premium definitionMedicineJaundice Anatomy
Jaundice Anatomy is a medicine term used when discussing jaundice anatomy.
Open premium definitionMedicineKidney Anatomy
Kidney Anatomy is a medicine term used when discussing kidney anatomy.
Open premium definitionMedicineKnee Anatomy
Knee Anatomy is a medicine term used when discussing knee anatomy.
Open premium definitionMedicineLiver Anatomy
Liver Anatomy is a medicine term used when discussing liver anatomy.
Open premium definitionMedicineLung Anatomy
Lung Anatomy is a medicine term used when discussing lung anatomy.
Open premium definitionMedicineMedical Anatomy
Medical Anatomy is a medicine term used when discussing medical anatomy.
Open premium definitionMedicineMetabolic Anatomy
Metabolic Anatomy is a medicine term used when discussing metabolic anatomy.
Open premium definitionMedicineNeurology Anatomy
Neurology Anatomy is a medicine term used when discussing neurology anatomy.
Open premium definitionMedicineNutrition Anatomy
Nutrition Anatomy is a medicine term used when discussing nutrition anatomy.
Open premium definitionMedicineOncology Anatomy
Oncology Anatomy is a medicine term used when discussing oncology anatomy.
Open premium definitionMedicineOrthopedic Anatomy
Orthopedic Anatomy is a medicine term used when discussing orthopedic anatomy.
Open premium definitionMedicinePatient Anatomy
Patient Anatomy is a medicine term used when discussing patient anatomy.
Open premium definitionMedicinePharmacy Anatomy
Pharmacy Anatomy is a medicine term used when discussing pharmacy anatomy.
Open premium definitionMedicineQuality of Life Anatomy
Quality of Life Anatomy is a medicine term used when discussing quality of life anatomy.
Open premium definitionMedicineQuarantine Anatomy
Quarantine Anatomy is a medicine term used when discussing quarantine anatomy.
Open premium definitionMedicineRespiratory Anatomy
Respiratory Anatomy is a medicine term used when discussing respiratory anatomy.
Open premium definitionMedicineRadiology Anatomy
Radiology Anatomy is a medicine term used when discussing radiology anatomy.
Open premium definitionMedicineSurgical Anatomy
Surgical Anatomy is a medicine term used when discussing surgical anatomy.
Open premium definitionMedicineScreening Anatomy
Screening Anatomy is a medicine term used when discussing screening anatomy.
Open premium definitionMedicineTreatment Anatomy
Treatment Anatomy is a medicine term used when discussing treatment anatomy.
Open premium definitionMedicineTrauma Anatomy
Trauma Anatomy is a medicine term used when discussing trauma anatomy.
Open premium definitionMedicineUrgent Care Anatomy
Urgent Care Anatomy is a medicine term used when discussing urgent care anatomy.
Open premium definitionMedicineUltrasound Anatomy
Ultrasound Anatomy is a medicine term used when discussing ultrasound anatomy.
Open premium definitionMedicineVaccine Anatomy
Vaccine Anatomy is a medicine term used when discussing vaccine anatomy.
Open premium definitionMedicineVital Anatomy
Vital Anatomy is a medicine term used when discussing vital anatomy.
Open premium definitionMedicineWellness Anatomy
Wellness Anatomy is a medicine term used when discussing wellness anatomy.
Open premium definitionMedicineWound Anatomy
Wound Anatomy is a medicine term used when discussing wound anatomy.
Open premium definitionMedicineX-Ray Anatomy
X-Ray Anatomy is a medicine term used when discussing x-ray anatomy.
Open premium definitionMedicineXerostomia Anatomy
Xerostomia Anatomy is a medicine term used when discussing xerostomia anatomy.
Open premium definitionMedicineYeast Anatomy
Yeast Anatomy is a medicine term used when discussing yeast anatomy.
Open premium definitionMedicineYouth Health Anatomy
Youth Health Anatomy is a medicine term used when discussing youth health anatomy.
Open premium definitionMedicineZoonotic Anatomy
Zoonotic Anatomy is a medicine term used when discussing zoonotic anatomy.
Open premium definitionMedicineZinc Anatomy
Zinc Anatomy is a medicine term used when discussing zinc anatomy.
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