Dictionary of Medical Terms

Control of bleeding.

Having to do with the liver.

Inflammation or infection of the liver.

Transmission of genetic traits from parents to children.

A person with both male and female sex organs.

An abnormal protrusion of part of an organ through an abnormal opening.

A recurring viral skin infection characterized by clusters of small blisters. Typically, sores are located near the mouth (fever blisters…

Having to do with the opposite sex.

A detergent that kills germs.

A sudden, involuntary spasm of the diaphragm. The sound of hiccups is caused by the sudden intake of air.

Inflammation of the sweat glands.

The part of the body surrounding the joint between the femur and pelvic bones.

Excessive hair growth, usually on the face and chest. Often caused by an imbalance in hormones.

A substance released from certain cells in response to allergens, associated with the development of allergic symptoms, including itchy eyes,…

A fungal disease caused by inhaling the spores of Histoplasma capsulatum.

Human immunodeficiency virus. A virus that slowly destroys the immune system. The virus that causes AIDS.

A skin reaction characterized by swelling, itching and burning.

A progressive form of lymphoma usually characterized by weakness, swollen lymph nodes, sweating, fever and weight loss.

Medical treatment based on the theory that certain diseases can be cured by giving very small doses of substances that,…

To make more uniform in quality or consistency.

Having to do with the same sex.