Dictionary of Medical Terms

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

Bedwetting.

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

The medical specialty of the ear, nose and throat.

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

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

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

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

Fecal incontinence. Inability to hold feces.

A serious infection resulting in inflammation of the brain.

Buildup of pus in a cavity of the body.

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

Ejecting the contents of the stomach through the mouth.

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

A chronic disease characterized by the enlargement of certain parts of the body and by the hardening and ulceration of…

Compounds that separate into charged particles in water. The main electrolytes in the human body are sodium, potassium, bicarbonate, chloride,…

Destruction of tissue through the use of electricity; often used to permanently remove unwanted hair from the body.

A type of therapy used to treat severe, unresponsive depression by passing electrical current through the brain.

Electrocardiogram.

The sudden ejection of semen from the male body. Climax.

Buildup of fluid in a part of the body, particularly a joint.