Snoring Glossary of Terms
The following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Snoring article.
Adenoidectomy: The surgical removal of the adenoids. Adenoids: A lump of lymphoid tissue of varying size, located behind the nose in a space ca... See the entire definition of AdenoidsAging: The process of becoming older, a process that is genetically determined and environ... See the entire definition of AgingAirway: The path that air follows to get into and out of the lungs. The mouth and nose are... See the entire definition of AirwayAirway obstruction: Partial or complete blockage of the breathing passages to the lungs. C... See the entire definition of Airway obstructionAnesthetic: A substance that causes lack of feeling or awareness, dulling pain to permit s... See the entire definition of AnestheticAnxiety: A feeling of apprehension and fear, characterized by physical symptoms such as pa... See the entire definition of AnxietyApnea: The absence of breathing (respiration). Artery: A vessel that carries blood high in oxygen content away from the heart to the far... See the entire definition of ArteryBlood pressure: The blood pressure is the pressure of the blood within the arteries. It is... See the entire definition of Blood pressureBreathing: The process of respiration, during which air is inhaled into the lungs through ... See the entire definition of BreathingConsultant: An individual to whom one refers for expert advice or services. The use of con... See the entire definition of ConsultantContinuous positive airway pressure: See: CPAP. Coronary artery disease: Impedance or blockage of one or more arteries that supply blood t... See the entire definition of Coronary artery diseaseCPAP: Continuous positive airway pressure. CPAP is an effective treatment for obstructive ... See the entire definition of CPAP
Depression: 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 DiagnosisEar: The hearing organ. There are three sections of the ear, according to the anatomy tex... See the entire definition of EarExcessive daytime sleepiness: A neurological disorder in which there is a sudden recurrent... See the entire definition of Excessive daytime sleepinessFamily history: The family structure and relationships within the family, including inform... See the entire definition of Family historyFatigue: A condition characterized by a lessened capacity for work and reduced efficiency ... See the entire definition of FatigueGenetics: The scientific study of heredity. Genetics pertains to humans and all other orga... See the entire definition of GeneticsGland: A group of cells that secrete a substance for use in the body. For example, the thy... See the entire definition of GlandHeart: The muscle that pumps blood received from veins into arteries throughout the body. ... See the entire definition of HeartHigh blood pressure: A repeatedly elevated blood pressure exceeding 140 over 90 mmHg. Chro... See the entire definition of High blood pressureHypertension: High blood pressure, defined as a repeatedly elevated blood pressure exceedi... See the entire definition of HypertensionHypothyroid: Deficiency of thyroid hormone which is normally made by the thyroid gland wh... See the entire definition of HypothyroidismImpotence: A common problem among men characterized by the consistent inability to sustai... See the entire definition of ImpotenceIncidence: The frequency with which something, such as a disease or trait, appears in a pa... See the entire definition of IncidenceLaboratory: A place for doing tests and research procedures, and for preparing chemicals a... See the entire definition of Laboratory
Lungs: The lungs are a pair of breathing organs located with the chest which remove carbon... See the entire definition of LungsMemory: 1. The ability to recover information about past events or knowledge. ... See the entire definition of MemoryMouth: 1. The upper opening of the digestive tract, beginning with the lips and con... See the entire definition of MouthMuscle: Muscle is the tissue of the body which primarily functions as a source of power. T... See the entire definition of MuscleMuscular: Having to do with the muscles. Also, endowed with above average muscle developme... See the entire definition of MuscularMuscular dystrophy: One of a group of genetic diseases characterized by progressive weakne... See the entire definition of Muscular dystrophyNarcotic: 1. A drug that causes insensibility or stupor. A narcotic induces narcosi... See the entire definition of NarcoticNasal: Having to do with the nose. Neck: The part of the body joining the head to the shoulders. Also, any narrow or constric... See the entire definition of NeckNose: The external midline projection from the face. The purpose of the nose is to warm, c... See the entire definition of NoseObese: Well above ones normal weight. A person has traditionally been considered to be obe... See the entire definition of ObeseObstruction: Blockage of a passageway. See, for example: Airway obstruction; Intestinal o... See the entire definition of ObstructionObstructive sleep apnea (OSA): Sleep apnea is a breathing disorder characterized by brief ... See the entire definition of Obstructive sleep apneaOtolaryngologist: A physician specialized in diagnosing and treating diseases of the head ... See the entire definition of OtolaryngologistOutpatient: A patient who is not hospitalized, but instead comes to a physician?s office, ... See the entire definition of Outpatient
Palate: The roof of the mouth. The front portion is bony (hard palate), and the back porti... See the entire definition of PalatePharmacy: A location where prescription medications are sold. A pharmacy is constantly sup... See the entire definition of PharmacyPolio: Abbreviation for poliomyelitis, an acute and sometimes devastating disease caused ... See the entire definition of PolioPostmenopausal: After menopause, the period of time after a woman has experienced 12 conse... See the entire definition of PostmenopausalPrevalence: The proportion of individuals in a population having a disease or characterist... See the entire definition of PrevalencePsychiatric: Pertaining to or within the purview of psychiatry, the medical specialty conc... See the entire definition of PsychiatricPulmonary: Having to do with the lungs. Pulmonary hypertension: High blood pressure in the pulmonary arteries. This elevated blood... See the entire definition of Pulmonary hypertensionSinus: 1. An air-filled cavity in a dense portion of a skull bone. The sinuses decr... See the entire definition of SinusSleep: The body's rest cycle. Sleep apnea: The temporary stoppage of breathing during sleep, often resulting in daytime ... See the entire definition of Sleep apneaSnoring: A rough rattling noise made on inspiration during sleep by vibration of the soft ... See the entire definition of SnoringSnort: Take in a drug by nasal inhalation. For example, snorting cocaine is inhaling cocai... See the entire definition of SnortSoft palate: The muscular part of the roof of the mouth. The soft palate is directly behin... See the entire definition of Soft palateSomnoplasty: A surgical treatment to stop snoring.
Steroid: One of a large group of chemical substances classified by a specific carbon struc... See the entire definition of SteroidSurgery: The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or inj... See the entire definition of SurgeryTension: 1) The pressure within a vessel, such as blood pressure: the pressure within t... See the entire definition of TensionTherapy: The treatment of disease. Therapy is synonymous with treatment. Throat: The throat is the anterior (front) portion of the neck beginning at the back of th... See the entire definition of ThroatThyroid: 1. The thyroid gland. Also, pertaining to the thyroid gland. 2. A p... See the entire definition of ThyroidThyroid gland: A gland that makes and stores hormones that help regulate the heart rate, b... See the entire definition of Thyroid glandTongue: A strong muscle that is anchored to the floor of the mouth. The tongue is covered ... See the entire definition of TongueTonsillectomy: The surgical removal of both 'tonsils. Tonsils: Small masses of lymphoid tissue at the back and on both sides of the throat.
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