Dictionary of Medical Terms

The obstruction of a blood vessel by a clot or mass of foreign material.

Ejecting the contents of the stomach through the mouth.

Chronic lung disease characterized by loss of elasticity of lung tissue and resulting in trapped air in the lung.

Buildup of pus in a cavity of the body.

A serious infection resulting in inflammation of the brain.

Fecal incontinence. Inability to hold feces.

Inflammation or infection of the inside of the heart, often including the heart valves.

Glands that are ductless and release their secretions directly into the bloodstream.

A condition in which cells from the lining of the uterus are found in other locations within the pelvic cavity…

1. Introduction of fluid into the rectum to bring about a bowel movement. 2. The solution introduced into the rectum…

The medical specialty of the ear, nose and throat.

An inflammation of the intestines that usually causes cramps and diarrhea.

Bedwetting.

A type of white blood cell that becomes more abundant in the bloodstream in certain parasitic and allergic conditions.

The study of the causes and control of diseases in human populations.

The outermost layer of skin.

The elongated structure behind each testicle where sperm are stored.

The flap of cartilage at the base of the tongue that closes the trachea during swallowing to keep food or…

A disorder of the central nervous system that causes convulsions, or seizures.

Adrenaline, a hormone produced in the core of the adrenal glands that’s sometimes used to treat asthma and allergic…

An incision of the perineum (the area between the vagina and anus in women), often performed during labor to minimize…