Gynecomastia Glossary of Terms
The following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Gynecomastia article.
Adipose: Fatty. Adipose refers to tissue made up of mainly fat cells such as the yellow la... See the entire definition of AdiposeAging: The process of becoming older, a process that is genetically determined and environ... See the entire definition of AgingAnesthesia: Loss of feeling or awareness, as when an anesthetic is administered before sur... See the entire definition of AnesthesiaAxillary: Pertaining to the armpit, the cavity beneath the junction of the arm and the bod... See the entire definition of AxillaryBilateral: Affecting both sides. For example, bilateral arthritis affects joints on both t... See the entire definition of BilateralBlood pressure: The blood pressure is the pressure of the blood within the arteries. It is... See the entire definition of Blood pressureBreast 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 reductionCalcium: A mineral found mainly in the hard part of bones, where it is stored. Calcium is ... See the entire definition of CalciumCancer: An abnormal growth of cells which tend to proliferate in an uncontrolled way and, ... See the entire definition of CancerChest: The area of the body located between the neck and the abdomen. The chest contains t... See the entire definition of ChestChronic: In medicine, lasting a long time. A chronic condition is one that lasts 3 months ... See the entire definition of ChronicChronic kidney failure: See: Chronic renal failure. Cirrhosis: Liver disease characterized by irreversible scarring. Alcohol and viral hepatit... See the entire definition of CirrhosisCompression: 1. The act of pressing together. As in a compression fracture, nerve c... See the entire definition of Compression
Contrast: Short for "contrast media." Contrast media are X-ray dyes used to provide contra... See the entire definition of ContrastDischarge: 1.The flow of fluid from part of the body, such as from the nose or vag... See the entire definition of DischargeDiuretic: Something that promotes the formation of urine by the kidney. All diuretics caus... See the entire definition of DiureticEstrogen: A female steroid hormone that is produced by the ovaries and, in lesser amounts,... See the entire definition of EstrogenEstrogens: Female hormones produced by the ovaries. Estrogen deficiency can lead to osteop... See the entire definition of EstrogensExcision: 1. Surgical removal, as in the excision of a tumor. 2. The remov... See the entire definition of ExcisionFamilial: A condition that tends to occur more often in family members than is expected by... See the entire definition of FamilialFDA: 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 AdministrationGynecomastia: Excessive development of the male breasts. Temporary enlargement of the brea... See the entire definition of GynecomastiaHAART: Stands for highly active antiretroviral therapy.... See the entire definition of HAARTHeroin: Semisynthetic drug derived from morphine. Discovered in 1874, it was introduced co... See the entire definition of HeroinHIV: Acronym for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, the cause of AIDS (acquired immunodefi... See the entire definition of HIVHormone: A chemical substance produced in the body that controls and regulates the activit... See the entire definition of HormoneHypertension: High blood pressure, defined as a repeatedly elevated blood pressure exceedi... See the entire definition of Hypertension
Infection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, an... See the entire definition of InfectionKidney: One of a pair of organs located in the right and left side of the abdomen. The kid... See the entire definition of KidneyLiposuction: The surgical suctioning of fat deposits from specific parts of the body, the ... See the entire definition of LiposuctionLiver: The largest solid organ in the body, situated in the upper part of the abdomen on t... See the entire definition of LiverLymph: The almost colorless fluid that travels through the lymphatic system, carrying cell... See the entire definition of LymphMale breast cancer: Breast cancer in men. Male breast cancer is much less common than brea... See the entire definition of Male breast cancerMalnutrition: A term used to refer to any condition in which the body does not receive eno... See the entire definition of MalnutritionMarijuana: A common street and recreational drug that comes from the marijuana plant: the ... See the entire definition of MarijuanaMedical history: 1. In clinical medicine, the patient's past and present which may ... See the entire definition of Medical historyNipple discharge: See: Breast discharge. Pain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainProstate: A gland within the male reproductive system that is located just below the blad... See the entire definition of ProstateProstate cancer: A malignant tumor of the prostate, the gland that produces some of the co... See the entire definition of Prostate cancerPuberty: Adolescence, the period in which the human body first becomes capable of reproduc... See the entire definition of PubertyReceptor: 1. In cell biology, a structure on the surface of a cell (or inside a cel... See the entire definition of Receptor
Rule out: Term used in medicine, meaning to eliminate or exclude something from considera... See the entire definition of Rule outSurgery: The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or inj... See the entire definition of SurgeryTestes: Plural of testis. Testicular cancer: A malignant tumor of the male sex organ (testicle) that normally produc... See the entire definition of Testicular cancerTestosterone: A "male hormone" -- a sex hormone produced by the testes that encourages th... See the entire definition of TestosteroneTherapy: The treatment of disease. Therapy is synonymous with treatment.
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