Appendicitis Glossary of Terms
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Abdomen: The belly, that part of the body that contains all of the structures between the... See the entire definition of AbdomenAbdominal: Relating to the abdomen, the belly, that part of the body that contains all of ... See the entire definition of AbdominalAbdominal pain: Pain in the belly. Abdominal pain can be acute or chronic. It may reflect ... See the entire definition of Abdominal painAcute: Of abrupt onset, in reference to a disease. Acute often also connotes an illness th... See the entire definition of AcuteAdenovirus: One of a group of viruses that can cause infections of the lung, stomach, inte... See the entire definition of AdenovirusAnalysis: In psychology, a term for conversation-based therapeutic processes used to gain ... See the entire definition of AnalysisAnesthesia: Loss of feeling or awareness, as when an anesthetic is administered before sur... See the entire definition of AnesthesiaAppendectomy: Removal by surgery of the appendix, the small worm-like appendage of the co... See the entire definition of AppendectomyAppendicitis: Inflammation of the appendix, usually associated with infection of the appen... See the entire definition of AppendicitisAppendix: A small outpouching from the beginning of the large intestine. Bacteria: Single-celled microorganisms that can exist either as independent (free-living) ... See the entire definition of BacteriaBelly: That part of the body that contains all of the structures between the chest and t... See the entire definition of BellyBowel: The small and large intestine. Cell: The basic structural and functional unit of any living thing. Each cell is a small c... See the entire definition of CellColitis: Inflammation of the large intestine (the colon). There are many forms of coliti... See the entire definition of Colitis
Constipation: Infrequent and frequently incomplete bowel movements. Constipation is the op... See the entire definition of ConstipationCrohn's disease: A chronic inflammatory disease, primarily involving the small and large ... See the entire definition of Crohn's diseaseCT scan: Computerized tomography scan. Pictures of structures within the body created by a... See the entire definition of CT scanDiabetes: Refers to diabetes mellitus or, less often, to diabetes insipidus. Diabetes mell... See the entire definition of DiabetesDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisDiarrhea: A common condition that involves unusually frequent and liquid bowel movements. ... See the entire definition of DiarrheaDiverticulitis: Inflammation of the diverticula (small outpouchings) along the wall of th... See the entire definition of DiverticulitisEmergency department: The department of a hospital responsible for the provision of medica... See the entire definition of Emergency departmentFecal: Relating to the feces, the stool. The excrement discharged from the intestines. Fever: Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degr... See the entire definition of FeverFiber: The parts of fruits and vegetables that cannot be digested. Fiber is of vital impor... See the entire definition of FiberFungi: Plural of fungus. Gallbladder: A pear-shaped organ located below the liver that stores the bile secreted by ... See the entire definition of GallbladderGallstones: Stones that form when substances in the bile harden. Gallstones can be as smal... See the entire definition of GallstonesGastroenteritis: Inflammation of the stomach and the intestines. Gastroenteritis can cause... See the entire definition of Gastroenteritis
Histoplasma: Full name: histoplasma capsulatum. A microscopic fungus that causes th... See the entire definition of HistoplasmaImmune: Protected against infection, usually by the presence of antibodies. Incidence: The frequency with which something, such as a disease or trait, appears in a pa... See the entire definition of IncidenceIncision: A cut through skin or other tissue performed by a health care professional. Infection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, an... See the entire definition of InfectionInfertility: Diminished or absent ability to conceive and bear offspring. A couple is cons... See the entire definition of InfertilityInflammation: A localized reaction that produces redness, warmth, swelling, and pain as a ... See the entire definition of InflammationInflammatory bowel disease: A group of chronic intestinal diseases characterized by infla... See the entire definition of Inflammatory bowel diseaseKidney: One of a pair of organs located in the right and left side of the abdomen. The kid... See the entire definition of KidneyLaboratory: A place for doing tests and research procedures, and for preparing chemicals a... See the entire definition of LaboratoryLaparoscopic: 1. Pertaining to the procedure of laparoscopy. Laparoscopy: A type of surgery in which small incisions are made in the abdominal wall thr... See the entire definition of LaparoscopyMouth: 1. The upper opening of the digestive tract, beginning with the lips and con... See the entire definition of MouthMycobacteria: Plural of mycobacterium. Nausea: Stomach queasiness, the urge to vomit. Nausea can be brought on by many causes, in... See the entire definition of Nausea
Navel: The umbilicus, the former site of attachment of the umbilical cord, usually found i... See the entire definition of NavelNeonatal: Pertaining to the newborn period, specifically the first 4 weeks after birth. Obstruction: Blockage of a passageway. See, for example: Airway obstruction; Intestinal o... See the entire definition of ObstructionOvarian: Of or pertaining to the ovary. Pain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPediatric: Pertaining to children. Pelvis: The lower part of the abdomen, located between the hip bones. Structures in the fe... See the entire definition of PelvisPregnancy: The state of carrying a developing embryo or fetus within the female body. Thi... See the entire definition of PregnancyPrenatal: Occurring or existing before birth. Prognosis: The forecast of the probable outcome or course of a disease; the patient's chan... See the entire definition of PrognosisRadiation: 1. Rays of energy. Gamma rays and X-rays are two of the types of energy ... See the entire definition of RadiationRupture: A break or tear in any organ (such as the spleen) or soft tissue (such as the ach... See the entire definition of RuptureScan: As a noun, the data or image obtained from the examination of organs or regions of... See the entire definition of ScanStomach: The digestive organ that is located in the upper abdomen, under the ribs. The upp... See the entire definition of StomachSurgeon: A physician who treats disease, injury, or deformity via operative or manual meth... See the entire definition of Surgeon
Surgery: The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or inj... See the entire definition of SurgeryUltrasound: High-frequency sound waves. Ultra-sound waves can be bounced off tissues by us... See the entire definition of UltrasoundUmbilicus: The vestige left behind on a newborn's belly when the umbilical cord is cut. A... See the entire definition of UmbilicusUrinalysis: A test that is done in order to analyze urine. Because toxins and excess fluid... See the entire definition of UrinalysisUrinary: Having to do with the function or anatomy of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, or ur... See the entire definition of UrinaryUrinary tract: The organs of the body that produce, store, and discharge urine. These orga... See the entire definition of Urinary tractUrinary tract infection: An infection of the kidney, ureter, bladder, or urethra. Abbrevia... See the entire definition of Urinary tract infectionViruses: Small living particles that can infect cells and change how the cells function. I... See the entire definition of VirusesWhite blood cell: One of the cells the body makes to help fight infections. There are seve... See the entire definition of White blood cellWhite blood cell count (leukocyte count): The number of white blood cells (WBCs) in the b... See the entire definition of White blood cell countYersinia: A group of bacteria that appear rod-like under the microscope and include Yersin... See the entire definition of Yersinia
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