Mesothelioma Glossary of Terms
The following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Mesothelioma 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 cavityAdjacent: Lying nearby. Related terms include superjacent, subjacent, and circumjacent. Fr... See the entire definition of AdjacentAnxiety: A feeling of apprehension and fear, characterized by physical symptoms such as pa... See the entire definition of AnxietyAsbestos: A natural material made up of tiny fibers that is used as thermal insulation. In... See the entire definition of AsbestosBenign: Not malignant. A benign tumor is one that does not invade surrounding tissue or sp... See the entire definition of BenignBiopsy: 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 BreathingCancer: An abnormal growth of cells which tend to proliferate in an uncontrolled way and, ... See the entire definition of CancerCavities: Holes or structural damage in the two outer layers of a tooth called the enamel... See the entire definition of CavitiesChemotherapy: 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-ray
Clinical trial: A study that is intended to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of medic... See the entire definition of Clinical trialClinical trials: Trials to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of medications or medical... See the entire definition of Clinical trialsContrast: 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 CoughCT scan: Computerized tomography scan. Pictures of structures within the body created by a... See the entire definition of CT scanDepression: An illness that involves the body, mood, and thoughts and that affects the way... See the entire definition of DepressionDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisDyspnea: Difficult or labored breathing; shortness of breath. Dyspnea is a sign of serious... See the entire definition of DyspneaExternal radiation therapy: Radiation therapy in which the source of radiation is a machin... See the entire definition of External radiation therapyFatigue: 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 FeverGastrointestinal: Adjective referring collectively to the stomach and small and large inte... See the entire definition of GastrointestinalGene: The basic biological unit of heredity. A segment of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) need... See the entire definition of GeneGenetic: Having to do with genes and genetic Hair loss: Hair loss is the thinning of hair on the scalp. The medical term for hair loss ... See the entire definition of Hair loss
Heart: The muscle that pumps blood received from veins into arteries throughout the body. ... See the entire definition of HeartHospice: A program or facility that provides special care for people who are near the end ... See the entire definition of HospiceImmunotherapy: Treatment to stimulate or restore the ability of the immune (defense) syst... See the entire definition of ImmunotherapyIndicate: In medicine, to make a treatment or procedure advisable because of a particular ... See the entire definition of IndicateInjure: To harm, hurt, or wound. The word injure may be in physical or emotional sense. Fr... See the entire definition of InjureInjury: Harm or hurt. To harm, hurt, or wound. The word injure may be in physical or emot... See the entire definition of InjuryInternal radiation therapy: Radiation therapy in which a small container of radioactive ma... See the entire definition of Internal radiation therapyLung cancer: Cancer of the major organ of respiration - the lung. Lung cancer kills more m... See the entire definition of Lung cancerLungs: 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 LymphMalignant: 1. Tending to be severe and become progressively worse, as in malignant ... See the entire definition of MalignantMediastinum: The area between the lungs. The organs in the mediastinum include the heart a... See the entire definition of MediastinumMedical school: A school with a curriculum leading to a medical degree. The mission of eve... See the entire definition of Medical schoolMembrane: A very thin layer of tissue that covers a 'surface. Mesothelioma: A malignant tumor of the mesothelium, the thin lining of the surface of the ... See the entire definition of Mesothelioma
Metabolic: Relating to metabolism, the whole range of biochemical processes that occur wit... See the entire definition of MetabolicMicroscope: An optical instrument that augments the power of the eye to see small objects.... See the entire definition of MicroscopeMRI: Magnetic resonance imaging. Muscle: 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 NauseaNursing: 1) Profession concerned with the provision of services essential to the maintena... See the entire definition of NursingNursing home: A residential facility for people with chronic illness or disability, partic... See the entire definition of Nursing homeObjective: In a microscope, the objective (also called the objective lens) is the lens nea... See the entire definition of ObjectiveOccupational Safety and Health Administration: OSHA, an agency of the US government (under... See the entire definition of Occupational Safety and Health AdministrationOnset: In medicine, the first appearance of the signs or symptoms of an illness as, for ex... See the entire definition of OnsetOSHA: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, an agency of the US government un... See the entire definition of OSHAPain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPalliative care: 1) Medical or comfort care that reduces the severity of a disease or slo... See the entire definition of Palliative carePathologist: A physician who identifies diseases and conditions by studying abnormal cells... See the entire definition of PathologistPericardium: The conical sac of fibrous tissue that surrounds the heart and the roots of ... See the entire definition of Pericardium
Peritoneum: The membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and covers most of the abdominal ... See the entire definition of PeritoneumPhotodynamic therapy: A form of treatment that uses a photosensitizing agent, administered... See the entire definition of Photodynamic therapyPleura: One of the two membranes around the lungs. These two membranes are called the visc... See the entire definition of PleuraPleural: Pertaining to the pleura, the thin covering that protects the lungs. The term "pl... See the entire definition of PleuralPneumonectomy: An operation to remove an entire lung or part of a lung. Positron emission tomography: PET. A highly specialized imaging technique that uses short-... See the entire definition of Positron emission tomographyRadiation: 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 therapyRadiologic: Having to do with radiology. Radiotherapy: The treatment of disease with ionizing radiation. Also called radiation ther... See the entire definition of RadiotherapyRecurrence: The return of a sign, symptom, or disease after a remission. The reappearance ... See the entire definition of RecurrenceRisk factor: Something that increases a person's chances of developing a disease. For exam... See the entire definition of Risk factorScan: As a noun, the data or image obtained from the examination of organs or regions of... See the entire definition of ScanShingles: An acute infection caused by the herpes zoster virus, the same virus as causes ... See the entire definition of ShinglesShortness of breath: Difficulty in breathing. Medically referred to as dyspnea. Shortness ... See the entire definition of Shortness of breath
Simian virus 40: See: SV40. Stage: 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 StagingStress: In a medical or biological context stress is a physical, mental, or emotional fact... See the entire definition of StressSubstance: 1. Material with particular features. Surgeon: 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 SurgerySV40: Simian virus 40, a polyomavirus found in simians (nonhuman primates), SV40 has no re... See the entire definition of SV40Systemic: Affecting the entire body. A systemic disease such as diabetes can affect the wh... See the entire definition of SystemicTherapeutic: Relating to therapeutics, the branch of medicine that is concerned specifical... See the entire definition of TherapeuticTherapy: The treatment of disease. Therapy is synonymous with treatment. Thoracentesis: Removal of fluid from the space between the lungs and the chest wall (the p... See the entire definition of ThoracentesisTomography: The process for generating a tomogram, a two-dimensional image of a slice or s... See the entire definition of TomographyTumor: An abnormal mass of tissue. Tumors are a classic sign of inflammation, and can be ... See the entire definition of TumorVein: A blood vessel that carries blood that is low in oxygen content from the body back t... See the entire definition of Vein
Virus: A microorganism that is smaller than a bacterium that cannot grow or reproduce apar... See the entire definition of VirusWeight loss: Weight loss is a decrease in body weight resulting from either voluntary (die... See the entire definition of Weight lossX-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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