Hernia FAQs Glossary of Terms
The following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Hernia FAQs 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 AbdominalAbdominal cavity: The cavity within the abdomen, the space between the abdominal wall and... See the entire definition of Abdominal cavityAbdominal muscles: A large group of muscles in the front of the abdomen that assists in th... See the entire definition of Abdominal musclesAging: The process of becoming older, a process that is genetically determined and environ... See the entire definition of AgingAmerican Medical Association: The AMA. The AMA's mission statement proclaims: Anesthesia: Loss of feeling or awareness, as when an anesthetic is administered before sur... See the entire definition of AnesthesiaArtery: 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 AsymptomaticBladder: A hollow organ in the lower abdomen that stores urine. The kidneys filter waste f... See the entire definition of BladderBowel: 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 BruiseConstipation: Infrequent and frequently incomplete bowel movements. Constipation is the op... See the entire definition of ConstipationCough: A rapid expulsion of air from the lungs, typically in order to clear the lung airwa... See the entire definition of CoughCT scan: Computerized tomography scan. Pictures of structures within the body created by a... See the entire definition of CT scan
Cure: 1. To heal, to make well, to restore to good health. 2. A time withou... See the entire definition of CureCuts: Severed skin. Washing a cut or scrape with soap and water and keeping it clean and d... See the entire definition of CutsDiagnosis: 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 historyFemoral: 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 FeverFiber: The parts of fruits and vegetables that cannot be digested. Fiber is of vital impor... See the entire definition of FiberForamen: 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 Hernia
Hernia 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 HydroceleIncision: 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 InfectionInguinal: Having to do with the groin. Injury: Harm or hurt. To harm, hurt, or wound. The word injure may be in physical or emot... See the entire definition of InjuryIntervention: The act of intervening, interfering or interceding with the intent of modify... See the entire definition of InterventionIntestine: The long, tubelike organ in the abdomen that completes the process of digestion... See the entire definition of IntestineLaparoscopic: 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 LaparoscopyMuscle: Muscle is the tissue of the body which primarily functions as a source of power. T... See the entire definition of MuscleNausea: 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 NerveObese: Well above ones normal weight. A person has traditionally been considered to be obe... See the entire definition of Obese
Obesity: 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 ObstructionOperation: In medicine, a surgical procedure. Many operations are named after persons. The... See the entire definition of OperationOptic: Having to do with vision. Organ: A relatively independent part of the body that carries out one or more special func... See the entire definition of OrganOverweight: The term "overweight" is used in two different ways. In one sense it is a way ... See the entire definition of OverweightPain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPelvic: Having to do with the pelvis, the lower part of the abdomen, located between the h... See the entire definition of PelvicPregnancy: The state of carrying a developing embryo or fetus within the female body. Thi... See the entire definition of PregnancyPremature birth: A birth that takes place before 37 weeks of gestation have passed. Histor... See the entire definition of Premature birthRectus: 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 ReferralRib: 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 cage
Scan: As a noun, the data or image obtained from the examination of organs or regions of... See the entire definition of ScanScrotum: The pouch of skin that contains the testes, epididymides, and lower portions of t... See the entire definition of ScrotumStool: The solid matter that is discharged in a bowel movement. Strain: 1. An injury to a tendon or muscle resulting from overuse or trauma. 2. A heredita... See the entire definition of StrainSurgeon: 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 SurgeryTear: A drop of the salty secretion of the lacrimal glands which serves to moisten the con... See the entire definition of TearTesticles: 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 ThighUltrasound: 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 UmbilicusVein: A blood vessel that carries blood that is low in oxygen content from the body back t... See the entire definition of VeinX-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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