This page gathers the 10,749 dictionary entries belonging to the domain “Medicine”, as labelled by Wiktionary. Each word leads to its full entry: definitions, etymology, pronunciation, examples. Page 6 of 108: from “aminostasis” to “angiography”.
- aminostasis noun The maintenance of a constant level of amino acids in the blood (by means of satiety)
- amiodarone noun an antiarrhythmic drug administered in the form of its hydrochloride C₂₅H₂₉I₂NO₃·HCl and used to treat life-threatening ventricular…
- ammonic adj Relating to the cornu ammonis.
- amnesia noun Loss of memory; forgetfulness.
- amnestic adj Synonym of amnesic (adjective).
- amnestic mild cognitive impairment noun A clinically recognized condition where memory impairment is greater than the expected range of impairment due to old age at the patient’s…
- amniocentesis noun A procedure for obtaining amniotic fluid from a pregnant animal, by inserting a hollow needle through the abdominal wall and into the…
- amnion noun The innermost membrane of the fetal membranes of reptiles, birds, and mammals; the sac in which the embryo is suspended.
- amobarbital noun A barbiturate administered especially in the form of its sodium salt C₁₁H₁₇N₂NaO₃ as a hypnotic and sedative; and as a supposed truth serum.
- amodiaquine noun An aminoquinoline compound, related to chloroquine, used as an antimalarial and anti-inflammatory agent.
- amoebiasis noun Disease associated with the presence of amoebas.
- amoebosis noun Disease associated with the presence of amoebas.
- amorph noun a null mutation.
- amorphic adj Causing a complete loss of gene function.
- amorphus noun A malformed foetus
- amoxicillin noun A moderate-spectrum, bacteriolytic beta-lactam antibiotic with the formula C₁₆H₁₉N₃O₅S, closely related to ampicillin.
- amphetamine noun A potent central nervous system stimulant of the phenethylamine chemical class that is used to treat ADHD, narcolepsy, and obesity.
- amphiarthrosis noun The type of movable joint in animals in which the surfaces of bones are connected by ligaments or cartilage.
- amphidiploid adj Having a diploid set of chromosomes from each of its parents
- amphiploid adj Having at least one diploid set of chromosomes from each parent species.
- amphistylic adj Having the mandibular arch articulated with the hyoid arch and the cranium, as in the cestraciont sharks.
- amphitriploid adj Having a triploid set of chromosomes from each of its parents
- amphoric adj Produced by or indicating a hollow cavity in the lungs, giving a sound like that produced by blowing into an empty decanter.
- amphotericin B noun An antibiotic that is obtained from a soil streptomycete (Streptomyces nodosus) and is administered typically by intravenous injection…
- ampicillin noun A semisynthetic form of penicillin C₁₆H₁₉N₃O₄S that is effective against gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria and is used to treat…
- amplification noun The using of the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for isolating and exponentially amplifying a fragment or sequence of DNA.
- amprotropine noun The antispasmodic [3-(diethylamino)-2,2-dimethylpropyl] 3-hydroxy-2-phenylpropanoate normally administered as the phosphate
- ampulla noun The dilated end of a duct.
- ampullary adj Relating to the ampulla of Vater.
- amusical adj Exhibiting amusia.
- amygdala noun Each one of the two regions of the brain, located as a pair in the medial temporal lobe, believed to play a key role in processing…
- amygdalohippocampectomy noun A neurosurgical procedure in which the amygdala and hippocampus, structures in the medial temporal lobe of the brain, are surgically…
- amygdaloid adj Relating to the amygdala
- amyl nitrite noun A yellowish volatile synthetic liquid C₅H₁₁NO₂ of commercial amyl alcohol and nitrous acid that is used medicinally as a vasodilator. It is…
- amyloidosis noun Any of a group of disorders in which the fibrous protein amyloid is deposited in an organ of the body.
- amyosthenic noun A drug or agent that depresses muscular action.
- amyotrophic lateral sclerosis noun A chronic, progressive disease characterized by degeneration of the central nervous system and the loss of voluntary muscle control.
- anabatic adj Of or pertaining to anabasis
- anabiotic noun A restorative remedy; a powerful stimulant.
- anachoresis noun The transportation of foreign bodies via blood or lymph and subsequent collection at a site of inflammation.
- anaclasis noun The forced bending of a joint.
- anaclisis noun The choice of an object of libidinal attachment on the basis of a resemblance to early childhood protective and parental figures.
- anaclitic adj Denoting a person whose choice of love-interest arises from the dependence of the libido on another instinct (e.g., hunger).
- anagenic adj Relating to the anagen growth phase.
- anagrelide noun A drug that inhibits the maturation of platelets from megakaryocytes, used in the treatment of thrombocytosis and leukaemia.
- anakinra noun A drug that blocks the activity of interleukin-1 and is administered as a subcutaneous injection chiefly in the treatment of rheumatoid…
- anal adj Of the stage in psychosexual development when the child's interest is alleged to be concentrated on the anal region.
- anal fissure noun A break or tear in the skin of the anal canal, resulting in bleeding and occasionally pain on defecation.
- anal fistula noun A chronic abnormal communication between the epithelialised surface of the anal canal and (usually) the perianal skin.
- anal gland noun A small paired sebaceous gland found near the anus in many mammals, secreting a liquid that is used for identification of members within…
- anal plug noun A medical device that is often used to treat fecal incontinence.
- anal stage noun The Freudian stage of psychosocial development in which the chief erogenous zone is the anus and the child gains pleasure from learning to…
- analepsis noun Recovery of strength after sickness.
- analgesia noun The inability to feel pain.
- analgesic noun Any medicine, such as aspirin, that reduces pain, especially without inducing a loss of other sensation. (Contrast anesthetic.)
- analphalipoproteinemia noun A disorder of lipid metabolism, characterised by the near absence of high-density lipoproteins in the blood.
- analyst noun A practitioner of psychoanalysis.
- analytical psychology noun A theory and therapeutic approach founded by Carl Gustav Jung, which extends beyond Sigmund Freud's psychoanalysis by emphasizing the role…
- anamnesis noun A patient's account of their medical history.
- anaortic adj Pertaining to avoidance of manipulation of the aorta in coronary artery surgery, also described as aortic no-touch technique.
- anaphase noun The stage of mitosis and meiosis during which the chromosomes separate, the chromatid moving to opposite poles of the cell.
- anaphoresis noun A reduction in the activity of the sweat glands.
- anaplastic adj Of, or relating to, a tumor that shows little histogenetic differentiation. It implies that a tumor is high grade and likely to behave in…
- anaplerotic adj Filling up; promoting granulation of wounds or ulcers.
- anastaltic adj styptic
- anastomosis noun The surgical creation of a connecting passage between blood vessels, bowels or other channels.
- anastrozole noun A nonsteroidal aromatase inhibitor C₁₇H₁₉N₅ (trademark Arimidex) used to treat breast cancer after surgery and for metastases in…
- anatomic dead space noun The volume of conducting airways of the lung, as measured by a cast of the airways.
- anatomical position noun The position of the human body, standing erect, with the face directed anteriorly, the upper limbs at the sides and the palms turned…
- anatomical snuffbox noun A triangular deepening on the radial, dorsal aspect of the hand, bounded by extensor pollicis longus and extensor pollicis brevis.
- anatropia noun A disorder of the vision. Deviation of the visual axis of one eye upwards when the other eye is fixing; anaphoria.
- anchorage noun The surgical fixation of prolapsed organs.
- ancon noun The elbow.
- andexanet alfa noun An antidote for the medications rivaroxaban and apixaban, when reversal of anticoagulation is needed due to uncontrolled bleeding.
- androgen insensitivity syndrome noun A condition where an individual is unresponsive to male hormones. For persons with male gonads, this is associated with higher grades on…
- androgenic hair noun The terminal hair that develops on the human body during and after puberty, on the face, chest, legs, armpits, pubic region, etc.
- android adj Of the pelvis, having a narrow anterior segment and a heart-shaped brim, typically found in the male.
- andrology noun The branch of medicine concerned with male diseases, especially those affecting the male reproductive system.
- andropause noun The male equivalent of the menopause in women; characterized by a decline in libido and overall energy.
- anembryonic pregnancy noun A form of early miscarried pregnancy in which the embryo fails to develop, though the gestational sac appears to grow normally.
- anemia noun A medical condition in which the capacity of the blood to transport oxygen to the tissues is reduced, either because of too few red blood…
- anencephaly noun A lethal birth defect involving the abscence of a major portion of the brain and parts of the skull are missing; absence of the encephalon.
- anergy noun Deficiency of energy.
- anesis noun Remission of disease symptoms.
- anesthesia noun An artificial method of preventing sensation, used to eliminate pain without causing loss of vital functions, by the administration of one…
- anesthetic noun A substance administered to reduce the perception of pain or to induce numbness for surgery and may render the recipient unconscious.
- aneuploid adj Having a number of chromosomes that is not a multiple of the haploid number.
- aneuploidy noun The condition of being aneuploid; the state of possessing a chromosome number that is not an exact multiple of the haploid number of the…
- aneupolyploid adj Having a mutation in a few chromosomes of a genome
- aneurysm noun An abnormal blood-filled swelling of an artery or vein, resulting from a localized weakness in the wall of the vessel.
- anfibatide noun An antithrombotic agent binding to the GPIbα subunit of the glycoprotein Ib-IX-V complex, purified from the venom of the sharp-nosed viper…
- angel dusting noun The misleading marketing practice of including a minuscule amount of an active ingredient in a product (such as food or cosmetics)…
- Angelman syndrome noun A neurogenetic disorder characterized by intellectual and developmental delay, sleep disturbance, seizures, jerky movements (especially…
- angina noun Any of various kinds of pain, especially pain that is suffocative, spasmodic, and/or acute and severe (fulminant).
- angioblastoma noun A tufted angioma; an ill-defined dull red macule developing usually in infancy on the neck or upper trunk.
- angiocardiography noun A technique for radiographic examination of the heart chambers and thoracic vessels wherein a liquid radiocontrast agent is injected into…
- angiocardioultrasonography noun An ultrasonographic visualization of the heart and associated blood vessels and of the flow of blood through them, commonly known as…
- angiodysplasia noun A small vascular malformation of the gut, a common cause of otherwise unexplained gastrointestinal bleeding and anemia
- angioedema noun Swelling of the lower layers of the skin, often around the mouth, or of the mucosa or submucosa of the mouth or throat, which can appear…
- angiography noun A medical imaging technique in which an X-ray image is taken to visualize the inside of blood vessels and organs of the body, with…