Dictionary of Medical Terms

Infection of the mouth by yeast. Characterized by milky-white lesions on the mouth, lips and throat.

A ductless gland located behind the upper portion of the breastbone.

A large endocrine gland located in the front and sides of the neck and below the Adam’s apple. Essential for…

The hormone from the thyroid gland that’s essential in metabolism.

The larger of two bones in the lower leg.

An involuntary spasm or twitching of a muscle.

A general term for fungal infections of the skin, usually combined with a description of the site or cause. Examples…

Ringing in the ears. Sensation of a high-pitched sound that’s not actually present.

A group of similar cells that together perform certain specialized functions.

The muscular organ attached to the floor of the mouth. Used to speak, chew, swallow and taste.

A procedure to remove the tonsils.

A pair of oval masses of lymphoid tissue, one on each side of the throat at the back of the…

The presence of toxic substances in the blood from bacteria or body cells.

Poisonous.

The air passage extending from the throat to the bronchi. Also called the windpipe.

A surgical incision in the trachea (the windpipe) through which a rigid tube is inserted to allow air to…

A chronic infectious eye disease caused by Chlamydia infection of the eye. A leading cause of blindness worldwide.

Introduction of blood or blood products through a vein into the body’s circulation.

The transfer of living organs or tissue from a donor to another person or from one area in the body…

Injury produced by an external force.

An acute, severe bacterial infection of the gums and lining of the mouth.