Hernia 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 cavity: The cavity within the abdomen, the space between the abdominal wall and... See the entire definition of Abdominal cavityArtery: A vessel that carries blood high in oxygen content away from the heart to the far... See the entire definition of ArteryAsymptomatic: Without symptoms. For example, an asymptomatic infection is an infection wit... See the entire definition of AsymptomaticBowel: The small and large intestine. Bruise: Injury of the soft tissues that results in breakage of the local capillaries and l... See the entire definition of BruiseChronic: In medicine, lasting a long time. A chronic condition is one that lasts 3 months ... See the entire definition of ChronicCough: A rapid expulsion of air from the lungs, typically in order to clear the lung airwa... See the entire definition of CoughDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisElective: In medicine, something chosen (elected). An elective procedure is one that is ch... See the entire definition of ElectiveElective surgery: Surgery that is subject to choice (election). The choice may be made by ... See the entire definition of Elective surgeryEmergency department: The department of a hospital responsible for the provision of medica... See the entire definition of Emergency departmentFamily history: The family structure and relationships within the family, including inform... See the entire definition of Family historyFascia: A flat band of tissue below the skin that covers underlying tissues and separates ... See the entire definition of Fascia
Femoral: Having to do with the femur. Femoral artery: The continuation of the external iliac artery after it passes under the in... See the entire definition of Femoral arteryFever: Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degr... See the entire definition of FeverForamen: A natural opening. Although a foramen is usually through bone, it can be an openi... See the entire definition of ForamenGroin: The area where the thigh meets the hip. Hematoma: A localized swelling that is filled with blood caused by a break in the wall of ... See the entire definition of HematomaHernia: A general term referring to a protrusion of a tissue through the wall of the cavit... See the entire definition of HerniaHernia repair: Also called a herniorrhaphy, a surgical repair of a hernia. Hernia repair m... See the entire definition of Hernia repairHydrocele: Accumulation of fluid in the coat around the testis. Small hydroceles tend to d... See the entire definition of HydroceleInfection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, an... See the entire definition of InfectionInguinal: Having to do with the groin. Internal medicine: The medical specialty dedicated to the diagnosis and medical treatment ... See the entire definition of Internal medicineIntestine: The long, tubelike organ in the abdomen that completes the process of digestion... See the entire definition of IntestineMembrane: A very thin layer of tissue that covers a 'surface. Muscle: Muscle is the tissue of the body which primarily functions as a source of power. T... See the entire definition of Muscle
Nausea: Stomach queasiness, the urge to vomit. Nausea can be brought on by many causes, in... See the entire definition of NauseaNavel: The umbilicus, the former site of attachment of the umbilical cord, usually found i... See the entire definition of NavelNerve: A bundle of fibers that uses electrical and chemical signals to transmit sensory an... See the entire definition of NerveObesity: The state of being well above one's normal weight. Obstruction: Blockage of a passageway. See, for example: Airway obstruction; Intestinal o... See the entire definition of ObstructionOxygen: The odorless gas that is present in the air and necessary to maintain life. Oxygen... See the entire definition of OxygenPain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPediatrics: The field of medicine that is concerned with the health of infants, children, ... See the entire definition of PediatricsPelvic: Having to do with the pelvis, the lower part of the abdomen, located between the h... See the entire definition of PelvicPharmacy: A location where prescription medications are sold. A pharmacy is constantly sup... See the entire definition of PharmacyPregnant: The state of carrying a developing fetus within the body. Prognosis: The forecast of the probable outcome or course of a disease; the patient's chan... See the entire definition of PrognosisRectus: Usually refers to the rectus abdominis, a large muscle in the front of the abdomen... See the entire definition of RectusRecurrence: The return of a sign, symptom, or disease after a remission. The reappearance ... See the entire definition of RecurrenceReferral: The recommendation of a medical or paramedical professional. If you get a refer... See the entire definition of Referral
Rib: One of the 12 paired arches of bone that form the skeletal structure of the chest wal... See the entire definition of RibRib cage: The structure formed by the thoracic vertebrae and ribs, the sternum (breastbone... See the entire definition of Rib cageScrotum: The pouch of skin that contains the testes, epididymides, and lower portions of t... See the entire definition of ScrotumStress: In a medical or biological context stress is a physical, mental, or emotional fact... See the entire definition of StressSurgeon: 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 SurgeryTesticles: The testicles (also called testes or gonads) are the male sex glands. They are ... See the entire definition of TesticlesThigh: The thick, muscular portion of the leg that extends from the hip to the knee. The t... See the entire definition of ThighUmbilicus: The vestige left behind on a newborn's belly when the umbilical cord is cut. A... See the entire definition of UmbilicusUrinary: Having to do with the function or anatomy of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, or ur... See the entire definition of UrinaryVein: A blood vessel that carries blood that is low in oxygen content from the body back t... See the entire definition of Vein
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