Hormone Replacement and Osteoporosis Glossary of TermsThe following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Hormone Replacement and Osteoporosis 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 pain: Pain in the belly. Abdominal pain can be acute or chronic. It may reflect ... See the entire definition of Abdominal painAcne: Localized skin inflammation as a result of overactivity of the oil glands at the ba... See the entire definition of AcneBilateral: Affecting both sides. For example, bilateral arthritis affects joints on both t... See the entire definition of BilateralBladder: A hollow organ in the lower abdomen that stores urine. The kidneys filter waste f... See the entire definition of BladderBlood clot: A mass of coagulated blood. A blood clot can block a major blood vessel, causi... See the entire definition of Blood clotBlood clots: Blood that has been converted from a liquid to a solid state. Also called a t... See the entire definition of Blood clotsBone density: Bone density is the amount of bone tissue in a certain volume of bone. It ca... See the entire definition of Bone densityBone mineral density: BMD, a measure of bone density, reflecting the strength of bones as ... See the entire definition of Bone mineral densityBreast cancer: Breast cancer is diagnosed with self- and physician-examination of the brea... See the entire definition of Breast cancerBreast pain: Pain in the breast or mammary gland, known medically as mastalgia. From the G... See the entire definition of Breast painBreathing: The process of respiration, during which air is inhaled into the lungs through ... See the entire definition of BreathingBroken hip: Fractured bone in the hip, a key health problem among the elderly, usually due... See the entire definition of Broken hipCalcium: A mineral found mainly in the hard part of bones, where it is stored. Calcium is ... See the entire definition of CalciumCalf: The belly or fleshy hind part of the back of the leg below the knee. The calf is mad... See the entire definition of CalfCancer: An abnormal growth of cells which tend to proliferate in an uncontrolled way and, ... See the entire definition of CancerCardiovascular: Relating to the circulatory system, which comprises the heart and blood ve... See the entire definition of CardiovascularCardiovascular disease: Disease affecting the heart or blood vessels. Chemical menopause: Menopause induced by chemotherapy or other chemicals or medications.See the entire definition of Chemical menopause Chemotherapy: 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 painCollagen: The principal protein of the skin, tendons, cartilage, bone, and connective tiss... See the entire definition of CollagenComplete hysterectomy: Complete surgical removal of the uterus and cervix. Depression: An illness that involves the body, mood, and thoughts and that affects the way... See the entire definition of DepressionDiarrhea: A common condition that involves unusually frequent and liquid bowel movements. ... See the entire definition of DiarrheaDischarge: 1.The flow of fluid from part of the body, such as from the nose or vag... See the entire definition of DischargeDizziness: Painless head discomfort with many possible causes including disturbances of ... See the entire definition of DizzinessEndometrial cancer: Cancer of the womb (the uterus ). Endometrial cancer occurs most often... See the entire definition of Endometrial cancerEndometriosis: The presence of tissue that normally grows inside the uterus (womb) in an ... See the entire definition of EndometriosisEstrogen: 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 EstrogensFatigue: A condition characterized by a lessened capacity for work and reduced efficiency ... See the entire definition of FatigueFever: Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degr... See the entire definition of FeverFibroids: Fibroids are common, benign tumors of smooth muscle in the uterus (womb). Uterin... See the entire definition of FibroidsFracture: A break in bone or cartilage. Although usually a result of trauma, a fracture ca... See the entire definition of FractureGenetics: The scientific study of heredity. Genetics pertains to humans and all other orga... See the entire definition of GeneticsGynecology: The branch of medicine that is particularly concerned with the health of the f... See the entire definition of GynecologyHeadache: A pain in the head with the pain being above the eyes or the ears, behind the he... See the entire definition of HeadacheHeart: The muscle that pumps blood received from veins into arteries throughout the body. ... See the entire definition of HeartHeart attack: The death of heart muscle due to the loss of blood supply. The loss of bloo... See the entire definition of Heart attackHormone: A chemical substance produced in the body that controls and regulates the activit... See the entire definition of HormoneHot flashes: A sudden wave of mild or intense body heat caused by rushes of hormonal chang... See the entire definition of Hot flashesHysterectomy: An operation to remove the uterus. Hysterectomies are most commonly performe... See the entire definition of HysterectomyIndicate: In medicine, to make a treatment or procedure advisable because of a particular ... See the entire definition of IndicateInternal medicine: The medical specialty dedicated to the diagnosis and medical treatment ... See the entire definition of Internal medicineLeg: In popular usage, the part of the body from the top of the thigh down to the foot, an... See the entire definition of LegLens: The transparent structure inside the eye that focuses light rays onto the retina. Lifetime risk: The risk of developing a disease during ones lifetime or dying of the disea... See the entire definition of Lifetime riskLiver: The largest solid organ in the body, situated in the upper part of the abdomen on t... See the entire definition of LiverMammogram: An X-ray of the breast that is taken with a device that compresses and flattens... See the entire definition of MammogramMenopause: The time in a woman's life when menstrual periods permanently stop; it is also... See the entire definition of MenopauseMenstrual: Pertaining to menstruation (the menses), as in last menstrual period, menstrua... See the entire definition of MenstrualMenstruation: The periodic blood that flows as a discharge from the uterus. Also called me... See the entire definition of MenstruationMigraine: Usually, periodic attacks of headaches on one or both sides of the head. These ... See the entire definition of MigraineNausea: Stomach queasiness, the urge to vomit. Nausea can be brought on by many causes, in... See the entire definition of NauseaNight sweats: Severe hot flashes that occur at night and result in a drenching sweat. Nigh... See the entire definition of Night sweatsNursing: 1) Profession concerned with the provision of services essential to the maintena... See the entire definition of NursingObstetrics: The art and science of managing pregnancy, labor, and the puerperium (the time... See the entire definition of ObstetricsOophorectomy: The removal of one or both ovaries by surgery. Osteopenia: Mild thinning of the bone mass. Osteopenia represents a low bone mass and is n... See the entire definition of OsteopeniaOsteoporosis: Thinning of the bones, with reduction in bone mass, due to depletion of calc... See the entire definition of OsteoporosisOvarian: Of or pertaining to the ovary. Ovarian cancer: A malignant tumor of the ovary, the egg sac in a female. Women who have a ... See the entire definition of Ovarian cancerPain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPerimenopause: The time in a woman's life when physiological changes occur that begin the... See the entire definition of PerimenopausePharmacy: A location where prescription medications are sold. A pharmacy is constantly sup... See the entire definition of PharmacyPhosphate: A form of phosphoric acid. Calcium phosphate makes bones and teeth hard. Postmenopausal: After menopause, the period of time after a woman has experienced 12 conse... See the entire definition of PostmenopausalPrescription: A physician's order for the preparation and administration of a drug or dev... See the entire definition of PrescriptionProgesterone: A female hormone, the principal hormone that prepares the uterus to receive ... See the entire definition of ProgesteroneProgestin: Any one of a group of steroid hormones that have the effect of progesterone. Protein: One of the three nutrients used as energy sources (calories) by the body. Protein... See the entire definition of ProteinPublic health: The approach to medicine that is concerned with the health of the community... See the entire definition of Public healthRadiation: 1. Rays of energy. Gamma rays and X-rays are two of the types of energy ... See the entire definition of RadiationResorption: The process of losing substance. For example, when bone is surgically reshaped... See the entire definition of ResorptionRheumatology: A subspecialty of internal medicine that involves the nonsurgical evaluation... See the entire definition of RheumatologyShortness of breath: Difficulty in breathing. Medically referred to as dyspnea. Shortness ... See the entire definition of Shortness of breathSkeleton: The skeleton is composed of bones and is the framework of the body. Spine: 1) The column of bone known as the vertebral column, which surrounds and protects ... See the entire definition of SpineStomach: The digestive organ that is located in the upper abdomen, under the ribs. The upp... See the entire definition of StomachStroke: The sudden death of brain cells due to lack of oxygen, caused by blockage of blood... See the entire definition of StrokeSurgeon: A physician who treats disease, injury, or deformity via operative or manual meth... See the entire definition of SurgeonSurgeon General: In the United States, the chief medical officer of the U.S. Public Health... See the entire definition of Surgeon GeneralSurgery: The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or inj... See the entire definition of SurgeryMenopause, surgical: Surgical menopause is, not unexpectedly, menopause induced by surger... See the entire definition of Surgical menopauseTestosterone: 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. Topical: Pertaining to a particular surface area. For example, a topical agent is applied ... See the entire definition of TopicalTotal hysterectomy: Complete surgical removal of the uterus including the cervix. Also kno... See the entire definition of Total hysterectomyToxicity: The degree to which a substance (a toxin or poison) can harm humans or animals. ... See the entire definition of ToxicityUterine cancer: A malignant tumor of the uterus (womb), which occurs most often in women b... See the entire definition of Uterine cancerUterine fibroids: Uterine fibroids are benign tumors of the uterus (the womb). They are th... See the entire definition of Uterine fibroidsUterine lining: The inner layer of the uterus (womb); the cells that line the womb; anatom... See the entire definition of Uterine liningUterus: A hollow, pear-shaped organ that is located in a woman's lower abdomen, between th... See the entire definition of UterusWomen's Health Initiative: A long-term national health study that focuses on strategies fo... See the entire definition of Women's Health InitiativeWorld Health Organization: The subagency of the United Nations (UN) that is concerned with... See the entire definition of World Health OrganizationWrist: The part of the hand that is nearest the forearm and consists of the carpal bones a... See the entire definition of Wrist |
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