Carcinoid Lung Tumor Glossary of Terms
The following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Carcinoid Lung Tumor article.
Ablation: Removal or excision. Ablation is usually carried out surgically. For example, su... See the entire definition of AblationAbnormal: Outside the expected norm, or uncharacteristic of a particular patient. Adjacent: Lying nearby. Related terms include superjacent, subjacent, and circumjacent. Fr... See the entire definition of AdjacentAirway: The path that air follows to get into and out of the lungs. The mouth and nose are... See the entire definition of AirwayArtery: A vessel that carries blood high in oxygen content away from the heart to the far... See the entire definition of ArteryAsbestos: A natural material made up of tiny fibers that is used as thermal insulation. In... See the entire definition of AsbestosAsymptomatic: Without symptoms. For example, an asymptomatic infection is an infection wit... See the entire definition of AsymptomaticAtypical: Unusual, or not fitting a single diagnostic Benign: Not malignant. A benign tumor is one that does not invade surrounding tissue or sp... See the entire definition of BenignBiochemical: Relating to biochemistry, the application of the tools and concepts of chemis... See the entire definition of BiochemicalBiopsy: The removal of a sample of tissue for examination under a microscope to check for ... See the entire definition of BiopsyBreathing: The process of respiration, during which air is inhaled into the lungs through ... See the entire definition of BreathingBronchopulmonary: Pertaining to both the air passages (bronchi) leading to the lungs and t... See the entire definition of BronchopulmonaryBronchoscope: A thin, flexible instrument with a lighted viewing tube that is used to visu... See the entire definition of BronchoscopeBronchoscopy: A procedure that permits the doctor to see the breathing passages through a... See the entire definition of Bronchoscopy
Cancer: An abnormal growth of cells which tend to proliferate in an uncontrolled way and, ... See the entire definition of CancerCarcinoid syndrome: A syndrome due to carcinoid tumor which secretes large amounts of the ... See the entire definition of Carcinoid syndromeCarcinoid tumor: A tumor which secretes large amounts of the hormone serotonin. Carcinoid ... See the entire definition of Carcinoid tumorCarcinoma: Cancer that begins in the skin or in tissues that line or cover body organs. Ex... See the entire definition of CarcinomaChemotherapy: 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 ChestChest pain: Pain in the chest that can be a result of many things, including angina, heart... See the entire definition of Chest painChest X-ray: A type of X-ray commonly used to detect abnormalities in the lungs. A chest X... See the entire definition of Chest X-rayContrast: Short for "contrast media." Contrast media are X-ray dyes used to provide contra... See the entire definition of ContrastCough: A rapid expulsion of air from the lungs, typically in order to clear the lung airwa... See the entire definition of CoughCoughing up blood: see hemoptysis. CT scan: Computerized tomography scan. Pictures of structures within the body created by a... See the entire definition of CT scanCure: 1. To heal, to make well, to restore to good health. 2. A time withou... See the entire definition of CureDiagnosis: 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 Diarrhea
Discharge: 1.The flow of fluid from part of the body, such as from the nose or vag... See the entire definition of DischargeEndocrine: Pertaining to hormones and the glands that make and secrete them into the blood... See the entire definition of EndocrineFever: 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 FiberHepatic: Having to do with the liver. Indication: 1. In medicine, a condition which makes a particular treatment or proce... See the entire definition of IndicationInfection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, an... See the entire definition of InfectionIntestine: The long, tubelike organ in the abdomen that completes the process of digestion... See the entire definition of IntestineIodine: An element in the diet that is essential for the manufacture of hormones by the th... See the entire definition of IodineKidney: One of a pair of organs located in the right and left side of the abdomen. The kid... See the entire definition of KidneyLaser: A powerful beam of light that is used in some types of surgery to cut or destroy ti... See the entire definition of LaserLiver: The largest solid organ in the body, situated in the upper part of the abdomen on t... See the entire definition of LiverLobe: Part of an organ that appears to be separate in some way from the rest. A lobe may b... See the entire definition of LobeLobectomy: An operation to remove an entire lobe of the lung. Lung cancer: Cancer of the major organ of respiration - the lung. Lung cancer kills more m... See the entire definition of Lung cancer
Lungs: The lungs are a pair of breathing organs located with the chest which remove carbon... See the entire definition of LungsLymph: The almost colorless fluid that travels through the lymphatic system, carrying cell... See the entire definition of LymphLymph node: One of many small, bean-shaped organs located throughout the lymphatic system.... See the entire definition of Lymph nodeMagnetic resonance imaging: A procedure that uses magnetism, radio waves, and a computer t... See the entire definition of Magnetic resonance imagingMalignancy: A tumor that is malignant (cancerous), that can invade and destroy nearby tiss... See the entire definition of MalignancyMalignant: 1. Tending to be severe and become progressively worse, as in malignant ... See the entire definition of MalignantMetastasize: The spread from one part of the body to another. When cancer cells metastasiz... See the entire definition of MetastasizeMicroscope: An optical instrument that augments the power of the eye to see small objects.... See the entire definition of MicroscopeMRI: Magnetic resonance imaging. Nerve: A bundle of fibers that uses electrical and chemical signals to transmit sensory an... See the entire definition of NerveNeuroendocrine: Having to do with neuroendocrinology: the interactions between the ... See the entire definition of NeuroendocrineNode: Literally a knot, a node is a collection of tissue. For example a lymph node, is a ... See the entire definition of NodeObstruction: Blockage of a passageway. See, for example: Airway obstruction; Intestinal o... See the entire definition of ObstructionOptic: Having to do with vision. Pain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of Pain
Periphery: 1. The outside or surface of a structure; the portion outside the centr... See the entire definition of PeripheryPigmentation: The coloring of the skin, hair, mucous membranes, and retina of the eye. Pig... See the entire definition of PigmentationPneumonectomy: An operation to remove an entire lung or part of a lung. Primary tumor: A tumor that is at the original site where it first arose. For example, a p... See the entire definition of Primary tumorPulmonary: Having to do with the lungs. Radiation: 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 therapyRadioactive: Emitting energy waves due to decaying atomic nuclei. Radioactive substances a... See the entire definition of RadioactiveRadioactive iodine: An isotope of the chemical element iodine that is radioactive. Radioa... See the entire definition of Radioactive iodineRadiologic: Having to do with radiology. Radionuclide: An unstable form of a chemical element that radioactively decays, resulting ... See the entire definition of RadionuclideRadon: A radioactive element that is formed, as a gas, during the breakdown of radium. Rad... See the entire definition of RadonRecurrence: The return of a sign, symptom, or disease after a remission. The reappearance ... See the entire definition of RecurrenceResection: Surgical removal of part of an organ. Scan: As a noun, the data or image obtained from the examination of organs or regions of... See the entire definition of Scan
Scintigraphy: A diagnostic test in which a two-dimensional picture of a body radiation sou... See the entire definition of ScintigraphySmall intestine: The part of the digestive tract that extends from the stomach to the larg... See the entire definition of Small intestineStage: As regards cancer, the extent of a cancer, especially whether the disease has spre... See the entire definition of StageStaging: stagingDoing exams and tests to learn the extent of a cancer, especially whether ... See the entire definition of StagingStomach: The digestive organ that is located in the upper abdomen, under the ribs. The upp... See the entire definition of StomachSurgery: The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or inj... See the entire definition of SurgerySweating: The act of secreting fluid from the skin by the sweat (sudoriferous) glands. The... See the entire definition of SweatingSyndrome: A combination of symptoms and signs that together represent a disease process. Therapy: The treatment of disease. Therapy is synonymous with treatment. Thoracotomy: An operation to open the chest, usually in order to gain access to the lungs ... See the entire definition of ThoracotomyThroat: The throat is the anterior (front) portion of the neck beginning at the back of th... See the entire definition of ThroatThyroid: 1. The thyroid gland. Also, pertaining to the thyroid gland. 2. A p... See the entire definition of ThyroidTobacco: A South American herb (Nicotiana tabacum) whose leaves contain 2 to 8 percent nic... See the entire definition of TobaccoToxin: A poison produced by certain animals, plants, or bacteria. Tumor: An abnormal mass of tissue. Tumors are a classic sign of inflammation, and can be ... See the entire definition of Tumor
Urine: Liquid waste produced by the kidneys. Urine is a clear, transparent fluid that norm... See the entire definition of UrineVascular: Relating to blood vessels. For example, the vascular system in the body includes... See the entire definition of VascularVein: A blood vessel that carries blood that is low in oxygen content from the body back t... See the entire definition of VeinWeight loss: Weight loss is a decrease in body weight resulting from either voluntary (die... See the entire definition of Weight lossWheezing: A whistling noise in the chest during breathing. Wheezing occurs when the airway... See the entire definition of WheezingWindpipe: The trachea, a tube-like portion of the respiratory (breathing) tract that conn... See the entire definition of WindpipeX-ray: High-energy radiation with waves shorter than those of visible light. X-ray is used... See the entire definition of X-ray
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