Breast Reconstruction Glossary of TermsThe following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Breast Reconstruction article.
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 AbdominalAnesthesia: Loss of feeling or awareness, as when an anesthetic is administered before sur... See the entire definition of AnesthesiaAreola: 1. The small darkened area around the nipple of the breast. 2. The colored part of... See the entire definition of AreolaArtery: A vessel that carries blood high in oxygen content away from the heart to the far... See the entire definition of ArteryAspiration: Removal of a sample of fluid and cells through a needle. Aspiration also re... See the entire definition of AspirationBelly: That part of the body that contains all of the structures between the chest and t... See the entire definition of BellyBelly button: The navel or umbilicus; the former site of attachment of the umbilical cord.... See the entire definition of Belly buttonBlood clots: Blood that has been converted from a liquid to a solid state. Also called a t... See the entire definition of Blood clotsBreast augmentation: Artificial enlargement of the breasts. Breast augmentation may be don... See the entire definition of Breast augmentationBreast cancer: Breast cancer is diagnosed with self- and physician-examination of the brea... See the entire definition of Breast cancerBreast reduction: Surgical reduction of breast size in order to reduce the weight of the b... See the entire definition of Breast reductionCancer: An abnormal growth of cells which tend to proliferate in an uncontrolled way and, ... See the entire definition of CancerCancer care: Taking care of cancer. When cancer is suspected, a biopsy is usually performe... See the entire definition of Cancer careChemotherapy: 1. In the original sense, a chemical that binds to and specifically k... See the entire definition of ChemotherapyChest: The area of the body located between the neck and the abdomen. The chest contains t... See the entire definition of ChestClinical trial: A study that is intended to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of medic... See the entire definition of Clinical trialComplication: In medicine, an unanticipated problem that arises following, and is a result... See the entire definition of ComplicationConnective tissue: A material made up of fibers forming a framework and support structure... See the entire definition of Connective tissueDiabetes: Refers to diabetes mellitus or, less often, to diabetes insipidus. Diabetes mell... See the entire definition of DiabetesDiabetes mellitus: Better known just as "diabetes" -- a chronic disease associated with ab... See the entire definition of Diabetes mellitusDonor: The giver of a tissue or an organ, such as a blood donor or kidney donor. Drain: A device for removing fluid from a cavity or wound. A drain is typically a tube or ... See the entire definition of DrainEar: The hearing organ. There are three sections of the ear, according to the anatomy tex... See the entire definition of EarFascia: A flat band of tissue below the skin that covers underlying tissues and separates ... See the entire definition of FasciaFDA: Food and Drug Administration. Food and Drug Administration: An agency within the US Public Health Service that provides ... See the entire definition of Food and Drug AdministrationGalen: Greek physician and philosopher (born about 129 AD, died about 210 AD) known among ... See the entire definition of GalenGenetics: The scientific study of heredity. Genetics pertains to humans and all other orga... See the entire definition of GeneticsGluteal: Pertaining to the buttocks region, which is formed by the gluteus maximus, gluteu... See the entire definition of GlutealGynecology: The branch of medicine that is particularly concerned with the health of the f... See the entire definition of GynecologyHeart: The muscle that pumps blood received from veins into arteries throughout the body. ... See the entire definition of HeartHernia: A general term referring to a protrusion of a tissue through the wall of the cavit... See the entire definition of HerniaHorizontal: In anatomy, a plane passing through the standing body. A person lying on a bed... See the entire definition of HorizontalImplant: 1. To embed; to set in firmly. In embryology, the fertilized egg implants ... See the entire definition of ImplantIncidence: 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 InfectionInferior: In anatomy, below or toward the feet. As opposed to superior. The liver is infer... See the entire definition of InferiorIrradiation: The use of high-energy radiation from x-rays, gamma rays, neutrons, and other... See the entire definition of IrradiationKidney: One of a pair of organs located in the right and left side of the abdomen. The kid... See the entire definition of KidneyLabia: Lips, the fleshy folds that surround the opening of the mouth (oral labia) or the v... See the entire definition of LabiaLateral: 1. In anatomy, the side of the body or a body part that is farther from th... See the entire definition of LateralLiposuction: The surgical suctioning of fat deposits from specific parts of the body, the ... See the entire definition of LiposuctionLungs: The lungs are a pair of breathing organs located with the chest which remove carbon... See the entire definition of LungsMastectomy: A general term for removal of the breast, usually to remove cancerous tissue. ... See the entire definition of MastectomyMicrosurgery: Surgery through a microscope. Microsurgery is used to operate on very small ... See the entire definition of MicrosurgeryMicrovascular: Pertaining to the microvasculature, the portion of the vasculature of the b... See the entire definition of MicrovascularMuscle: Muscle is the tissue of the body which primarily functions as a source of power. T... See the entire definition of MuscleNecrosis: The death of living cells or tissues. Necrosis can be due, for example, to ische... See the entire definition of NecrosisObesity: The state of being well above one's normal weight. Obstetrics: The art and science of managing pregnancy, labor, and the puerperium (the time... See the entire definition of ObstetricsOncologist: A physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. After a ... See the entire definition of OncologistOperation: In medicine, a surgical procedure. Many operations are named after persons. The... See the entire definition of OperationOutpatient: A patient who is not hospitalized, but instead comes to a physician?s office, ... See the entire definition of OutpatientPain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPharmacy: A location where prescription medications are sold. A pharmacy is constantly sup... See the entire definition of PharmacyPigmentation: The coloring of the skin, hair, mucous membranes, and retina of the eye. Pig... See the entire definition of PigmentationPlastic surgeon: A surgeon who specializes in reducing scarring or disfigurement that may ... See the entire definition of Plastic surgeonPlastic surgery: A surgical specialty that is dedicated to reconstruction of facial and bo... See the entire definition of Plastic surgeryPneumonia: Inflammation of one or both lungs, with dense areas of lung inflammation. Pneum... See the entire definition of PneumoniaPostoperative: After surgery. As opposed to preoperative, before surgery. Pregnancy: The state of carrying a developing embryo or fetus within the female body. Thi... See the entire definition of PregnancyProsthesis: An artificial replacement of a part of the body, such as a tooth, a facial bon... See the entire definition of ProsthesisRadiation: 1. Rays of energy. Gamma rays and X-rays are two of the types of energy ... See the entire definition of RadiationRadiation therapy: The use of high-energy rays to damage cancer cells, stopping them from ... See the entire definition of Radiation therapyRectus: Usually refers to the rectus abdominis, a large muscle in the front of the abdomen... See the entire definition of RectusRectus abdominis: A large muscle in the front of the abdomen that assists in regular breat... See the entire definition of Rectus abdominisRecurrent: Appearing or occurring again. For example, a recurrent fever is a fever that ha... See the entire definition of RecurrentReferral: The recommendation of a medical or paramedical professional. If you get a refer... See the entire definition of ReferralRupture: A break or tear in any organ (such as the spleen) or soft tissue (such as the ach... See the entire definition of RuptureSaline: Relating to salt. As an adjective, "saline" means "salty, containing salt." As a n... See the entire definition of SalineSensation: In medicine and physiology, sensation refers to the registration of an incoming... See the entire definition of SensationSerum: The clear liquid that can be separated from clotted blood. Serum differs from plas... See the entire definition of SerumShoulder: A structure made up of two main bones: the scapula (shoulder blade) and the hume... See the entire definition of ShoulderSteroid: One of a large group of chemical substances classified by a specific carbon struc... See the entire definition of SteroidStress: In a medical or biological context stress is a physical, mental, or emotional fact... See the entire definition of StressStroke: The sudden death of brain cells due to lack of oxygen, caused by blockage of blood... See the entire definition of StrokeSuperficial: In anatomy, on the surface or shallow. As opposed to deep. The skin is superf... See the entire definition of SuperficialSurgeon: A physician who treats disease, injury, or deformity via operative or manual meth... See the entire definition of SurgeonSurgery: The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or inj... See the entire definition of SurgerySyringe: A medical device that is used to inject fluid into, or withdraw fluid from, the b... See the entire definition of SyringeTherapy: The treatment of disease. Therapy is synonymous with treatment. Thigh: The thick, muscular portion of the leg that extends from the hip to the knee. The t... See the entire definition of ThighTransfusion: The transfer of blood or blood products from one person (the donor) into the ... See the entire definition of TransfusionTransplant: The grafting of a tissue from one place to another, just as in botany a bu... See the entire definition of TransplantTransverse: In anatomy, a horizontal plane passing through the standing body so that the t... See the entire definition of TransverseTummy: 1. "Babytalk" referring to the stomach. The word tummy is derived from stoma... See the entire definition of TummyUmbilicus: The vestige left behind on a newborn's belly when the umbilical cord is cut. A... See the entire definition of UmbilicusVagina: The muscular canal that extends from the cervix to the outside of the body. It is ... See the entire definition of VaginaVascular: Relating to blood vessels. For example, the vascular system in the body includes... See the entire definition of VascularVessel: A tube in the body that carries fluids. Examples of vessels are blood vessels and ... See the entire definition of VesselVulva: The female external genital organs, including the labia, clitoris, and entrance to ... See the entire definition of Vulva
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