Dictionary of Medical Terms

A small bone.

A slowly progressive form of arthritis, usually found in older people. Characterized by deterioration of bone cartilage.

A bony tumor.

Softening of the bones resulting from deficient bone calcium.

Infection of a bone.

A system of therapy emphasizing primary medical care and the importance of body mechanics and manipulation to correct abnormalities.

A bone disorder characterized by a reduction in bone density, chiefly found in women who have passed menopause and the…

A procedure done to make a passageway for waste. A colostomy is an example.

Having to do with the ear.

Inflammation of the ear. Otitis externa (inflammation of the ear canal) is also called swimmer’s ear, while otitis media is…

The female sex gland that contains ova, or eggs.

The process in which an ovum is released from the ovary.

Egg; the female reproductive element.

A device for determining the oxygen saturation level of the blood.

A chemical element essential for sustaining life.

A pituitary hormone that encourages the pregnant uterus to contract and is sometimes used to induce labor. It also encourages…

1. A type of cancer usually involving the breast’s larger ducts, areola and nipples. 2. A disease characterized by weakened…

The roof of the mouth.

Controlling symptoms without curing the disease.

Pale appearance of the skin.

To feel with the fingers.