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303 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 303 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | bunion | A bump of bone or tissue that forms at the big toe joint, causing inflammation and considerable pain. |
304 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 304 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | bunionette | A small, painful bony bump that forms on the outside of the foot, at the base of the small toe. |
305 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 305 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | bursa | A protective, fluid-filled sac located in or near the joints that cushions the movement of bone against tendons, skin, and muscle. |
306 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 306 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | bursitis | Pain and swelling of the bursa, the small fluid filled pads that act as cushions in or near the joints. |
307 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 307 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | bypass | A procedure used to divert the flow of blood or other fluids. When referring to the heart, shorthand for coronary artery bypass surgery, used to divert blood flow around a blocked coronary artery. |
308 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 308 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | CABG | Abbreviation for coronary artery bypass graft. Surgery to improve blood flow to the heart by diverting blood around a blocked artery. |
309 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 309 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | calcification | The buildup of calcium deposits in soft tissue, causing it to harden. Often seen in breast tissue by mammography or in coronary arteries by x-ray or cardiac CT scans. |
310 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 310 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | calcitonin | A hormone that can stimulate bone growth and is sometimes used to treat osteoporosis. |
311 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 311 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | calcium | A mineral that the body needs for many vital functions, including bone formation, regulation of heart rate and blood pressure, and muscle contraction. |
312 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 312 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | calcium channel blockers | A class of drugs that lowers blood pressure, slows the heart rate, and decreases the heart's need for oxygen by blocking the movement of calcium into the heart and the muscle cells surrounding blood vessels. |
313 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 313 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | callus | Hardened, thick skin that forms after repeated friction; often found on hands and the bottom of feet. |
314 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 314 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | calorie | The unit for measuring the amount of energy in food. |
315 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 315 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | cancellous bone | One of two types of tissue that form bone; this type is commonly found at the center of long bones and makes up a large part of the hip and spine. Also known as trabecular bone. |
316 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 316 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | cancer | A group of diseases in which abnormal cells grow in an uncontrolled way, sometimes forming tumors. |
317 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 317 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | capillaries | The body's smallest blood vessels; they deliver oxygen and nutrients to tissues. |
318 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 318 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | capsaicin | An chemical found in hot chili peppers that is used in some pain relief creams. |
319 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 319 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | carbohydrate | The sugars and starches in food that provide the body with most of its fuel. Carbohydrates are one of three primary nutrients along with fats and proteins. |
320 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 320 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | carbohydrate counting | Keeping track of the grams of carbohydrates eaten in order to control weight. |
321 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 321 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | carbon monoxide | An odorless, colorless gas that is toxic to humans and animals at high levels; it is produced by cars, furnaces, fireplaces, and other equipment powered by combustion. |
322 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 322 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | carcinogen | Any substance that can cause cancer. |
323 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 323 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | carcinogenesis | The process by which a normal cell becomes cancerous. |
324 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 324 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | carcinoma | A cancerous tumor that develops in the tissue that lines the organs of the body (the epithelium). |
325 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 325 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | cardiac | Pertaining to the heart. |
326 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 326 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | cardiac arrest | The sudden cessation of contractions capable of circulating blood to the body and brain. Also called sudden cardiac arrest. Cardiac arrest usually occurs as a result of a rapid ventricular rhythm (ventricular tachycardia) or a chaotic one (ventricular fibrillation). Death occurs within minutes unless cardiopulmonary resuscitation and defibrillation are available. |
327 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 327 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | cardiac catheterization | A procedure to diagnose or treat heart problems; a long, thin, flexible tube is inserted into a blood vessel in the arm, neck, or upper thigh and maneuvered into the heart to evaluate various heart functions. |
328 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 328 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | cardiac myocytes | Heart-muscle cells. |
329 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 329 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | cardiac output | The amount of blood the heart is able to pump into circulation; specifically measured as the amount of blood the left side of the heart can pump in one minute. |
330 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 330 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | cardiac resynchronization therapy | A pacemaker-based therapy for heart failure that improves the heart's pumping efficiency by coordinating (resynchronizing) the beat of the ventricles. |
331 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 331 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | cardiac tamponade | When fluid or blood pools within the sac surrounding the heart, squeezing the heart and interfering with its ability to pump. |
332 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 332 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | cardioplegia | Temporarily stopping the heart during heart surgery. |
333 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 333 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | cardiopulmonary | Pertaining to the heart and lungs. |
334 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 334 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | cardiopulmonary bypass | The use of a machine (heart/lung machine) to circulate and oxygenate the blood while surgery is performed on the heart. |
335 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 335 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | cardiopulmonary bypass machine | A pump used to oxygenate and circulate blood through the body while the heart is stopped during open-heart surgery. |
336 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 336 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | cardiopulmonary resuscitation | A combination of chest compressions and mouth-to-mouth breathing that keep oxygenated blood circulating to the brain and tissues. Commonly known as CPR. |
337 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 337 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | cardiorespiratory endurance | A component of physical fitness that relates to the ability of the circulatory and respiratory systems to supply oxygen during sustained physical activity. Also known as cardiorespiratory fitness. |
338 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 338 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | cardiovascular | Pertaining to the heart and blood vessels. |
339 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 339 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | cardioversion | The use of an electrical shock to stop an abnormal heart rhythm (an arrhythmia) and restore a normal one (sinus rhythm). Cardioversion can be external, using pads applied to the chest, or internal, from a pacemaker-like device called an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD). |
340 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 340 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | carminative | An herb said to expel gas from the digestive system, easing stomach discomfort. |
341 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 341 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | carotenoids | Compounds such as lycopene and beta carotene that give red, yellow, and orange color to certain plants. |
342 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 342 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | carotid artery | One of two major blood vessels found on either side of the neck. The carotid arteries supply blood to the brain. |
343 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 343 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | carotid artery disease | Narrowing of the carotid artery by the buildup of plaque. Sometimes called carotid artery stenosis. It is a major risk factor for ischemic stroke. |
344 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 344 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | carotid bruit | An abnormal sound heard with a stethoscope in the carotid artery; people who have carotid bruits have a greater risk of having a stroke. |
345 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 345 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | carotid duplex Doppler scanning | An ultrasound image of the carotid arteries. |
346 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 346 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | carotid endarterectomy | Surgery to remove fatty plaque buildup from the carotid artery and restore blood flow to the brain. |
347 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 347 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | carpal tunnel syndrome | A condition that occurs when the median nerve, which runs from the forearm through the hand, is compressed; symptoms include pain, tingling, and numbness, as well as hand weakness. |
348 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 348 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | cartilage | Stiff connective tissue that provides support to other tissues and cushions joints. |
349 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 349 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | cartilaginous joint | A joint in which the bones are firmly connected by cartilage, so that only slight movement is possible. |
350 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 350 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | case-control study | A research study that compares one group of people with a particular disease to a very similar group that does not have the same disease. |
351 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 351 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | catagen | The transition phase of the hair-growth cycle. |
352 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 352 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | cataplexy | Sudden paralysis of some or all muscles brought on by laughter, anger, fright, or strong emotions; a hallmark of narcolepsy. |
353 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 353 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | cataract | A clouding or fogging of the lens of the eye that may blur or tint vision. |
354 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 354 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | catastrophic reaction | A strong emotional reaction to a minor event. |
355 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 355 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | cathartic | An agent with a strong laxative effect. |
356 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 356 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | catheter | A thin tube that is inserted into the body to provide or drain fluids, or to carry tiny surgical instruments and cameras in minimally invasive surgeries. |
357 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 357 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | cation | A positively charged ion; cations in the body include sodium, potassium, and magnesium. |
358 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 358 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | cauda equina | A bundles of nerve roots that look like a horse's tail, located at the end of the spinal cord. |
359 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 359 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | causalgia | Intense, long-lasting burning pain usually caused by damage to a peripheral nerve. |
360 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 360 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | cavity | A hole in the tooth caused by advanced decay. |
361 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 361 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | CBC | Abbreviation for complete blood count—tests run on a blood sample to provide information on red cells, white cells, and platelets. |
362 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 362 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | CCU | Abbreviation for coronary care unit, a ward in a hospital that provides specialized care and extensive monitoring for patients with heart problems. |
363 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 363 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | celiac disease | A disease characterized by damage to the small intestine caused by an oversensitivity to gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley. Celiac disease can interfere with the proper absorption of nutrients from food. |
364 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 364 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | celiac plexus | A network of nerves in the upper abdomen; medication is sometimes injected here as part of a therapy to ease pain called a nerve block. |
365 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 365 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | cell | The basic building block of all living organisms. |
366 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 366 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | cell senescence | The end stage in the life of a cell when the cell can no longer divide. |
367 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 367 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | cell-mediated immunity | A type of immune response mounted against viruses, certain types of parasites, and perhaps cancer cells. |
368 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 368 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | cementum | The layer of tooth material that covers the root. |
369 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 369 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | central (brain) fatigue | A lack of concentration or alertness as well as a sense of lethargy and loss of motivation; involves the central nervous system. |
370 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 370 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | central nervous system | The brain, brainstem, and spinal cord. |
371 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 371 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | central sleep apnea | A disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops during sleep, because the brain doesn't properly signal the muscles that control breathing. |
372 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 372 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | cerebellum | The part of the brain that controls coordinated movement. |
373 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 373 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | cerebral aneurysm | A weakening and ballooning of the wall of an artery in the brain. |
374 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 374 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | cerebral angiography | An invasive imaging procedure used to make detailed x-ray pictures of the blood vessels in the brain; dye is injected into the carotid arteries to highlight the blood vessels on x-rays. |
375 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 375 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | cerebral cortex | The part of the brain involved in all forms of conscious experience, including thought, language, and memory. |
376 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 376 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | cerebral hemorrhage | Bleeding in the brain caused by the rupture of a blood vessel; another term for hemorrhagic stroke. |
377 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 377 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | cerebral infarction | A type of stroke caused when a blood vessel that supplies blood to the brain is blocked by a blood clot. |
378 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 378 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | cerebrovascular | Pertaining to the blood vessels in the brain. |
379 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 379 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | cerebrovascular accident | The medical term for a stroke. |
380 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 380 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | cerumen | A substance that helps keep dirt out of the ear and lubricates the skin in the ear. More commonly known as earwax. |
381 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 381 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | cervical radiculopathy | A pinched nerve, causing sharp pain, tingling, and numbness in the areas served by the nerve. |
382 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 382 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | cervical spine | The part of the spine located in the neck and consisting of the top seven vertebrae. |
383 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 383 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | cervical spondyloarthropathy | Inflammatory arthritis involving the neck portion of the spine. |
384 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 384 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | cervicogenic headache | Headache related to neck problems. Also called cervical headache. |
385 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 385 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | CFS | Abbreviation for chronic fatigue syndrome, a disorder of ongoing, severe tiredness that interferes with a person's ability to function well, isn't improved with rest, and isn't caused by another illness. |
386 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 386 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | challenge testing | A way of testing for food allergy, usually in double-blind experiments in which neither patient nor doctor knows which food is taken in pill form. |
387 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 387 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | chemical peel | A chemical solution applied to the skin to cause it to blister and peel, revealing a new layer of skin; treatment is used to improve the appearance of the skin, reducing lines, wrinkles, age spots, and other problems. |
388 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 388 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | chemonucleolysis | A treatment for low back pain that involves injecting the enzyme chymopapain into a herniated disk. |
389 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 389 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | chemoprevention | Using drugs or chemicals to prevent cancer. |
390 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 390 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | chemotherapy | The use of chemicals to treat disease; often used to destroy cancer cells. |
391 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 391 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | Cheyne-Stokes respiration | Abnormal breathing where cycles of deep, labored breathing where cycles of deep, labored breathing are followed by cycles of weak breathing that can result in a total, temporary lack of airflow. |
392 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 392 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | chiropractor | Someone who treats disease by manipulation and adjustment of body structures, often the spine. |
393 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 393 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | chlorophyllin | A chemical found in green, leafy vegetables thought to help prevent cancer. |
394 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 394 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | chlorosis | Severe iron-deficiency characterized by a yellow-green tinge to the skin. |
395 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 395 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | cholagogue | A substance that causes the gallbladder to squeeze, increasing the discharge of bile. |
396 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 396 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | cholecystokinin | A hormone that signals the gallbladder to contract, releasing bile, and causes the pancreas to release enzymes used in digestion. |
397 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 397 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | choleretic | An agent that promotes bile production. |
398 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 398 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | cholesterol | A waxy, fat-like substance produced by the liver and found in all food from animal sources; an essential component of body cells and a precursor of bile acids and some hormones. |
399 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 399 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | cholinergic neuron | A nerve cell that produces acetylcholine. |
400 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 400 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | chondrocalcinosis | Arthritis caused by calcium crystals. |
401 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 401 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | chondrocyte | A cartilage cell. |
402 | 1 | 2018-04-18 23:03:17 | A | 402 | 2018-04-18 23:11:26 | chondromalacia | A painful condition caused by irritation to or wearing away of the cartilage on the underside of the knee cap; known as runner's knee. |
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