Dictionary of Medical Terms

Having to do with the abdomen.

The basic unit of organization of all living organisms.

Infection of the skin.

A complex carbohydrate. Cellulose is a source of dietary fiber because it can’t be digested.

Headache.

The part of the brain that coordinates muscular movements.

The main part of the brain.

Earwax.

Having to do with the neck (cervical spine) or the cervix of the uterus.

The neck-like portion of an organ, especially the part of the uterus that extends into the vagina.

Delivery of a baby through an incision in the abdominal wall and uterus.

A chronic, small swelling on the rim of the eyelid.

The painless ulcer of primary syphilis that appears on the genitals.

A sexually transmitted disease that causes soft, painful open sores in the genital area. Not syphilis. Characterized by swelling of…

Painful stiffness from muscular strain in an arm or leg.

A condition in which cracks or sores occur at the corners of the mouth.

A viral disease that usually begins with fever and cough, followed by a rash that progresses from red bumps to…

Painful redness of the fingers, toes or ears caused by exposure to cold.

This is a severe illness marked by fever that’s caused by an infection in mothers after giving birth. Also called…

A cold sensation with shivering that sometimes occurs before a fever.

An approach to health care based on the assumption that most diseases are caused by pressure on the nerves. This…