Medical Terminology Basics

Pertaining to the area just above the stomach.

Pertaining to the area below the stomach.

Pertaining to the neck.

Pertaining to the cartilage.

A condition of absence of sensation.

Inflammation of the brain.

Relating to or concerned with the mind.

A condition of loss of memory.

The outer layer or covering of the brain.

A condition of weakness, loss of movement.

The part of the brain that controls movement and coordination.

The part of the brain responsible for thought, language, and memory.

Pertaining to the lymph or lymphatic system.

Enlargement of a part or organ due to an abnormal increase in the size of its cells.

Pertaining to a gland.

Inflammation of a lymph node, usually the palatine tonsil.

The body's ability to resist and fight infection.

Difficult or painful swallowing.

Excessive vomiting.

The study of the mouth.

Inflammation of the gums.

A visual examination using a device inserted into the anus and rectum.

Surgical removal of the uterus

Painful menstruation

The production of milk

Pertaining to the breast

Pertaining to the ovaries

Inflammation of the ovary

Surgical removal of the ovaries

The lymphatic system is a crucial part of the body's defense mechanisms, playing a vital role in protecting against infections.

The lymphatic system works in conjunction with the circulatory system to maintain fluid balance by collecting excess fluid from tissues and returning it to the bloodstream.

The lymphatic system plays a key role in absorbing dietary fats from the digestive system and transporting them to the bloodstream.

The lymphatic system is composed of a network of vessels, tissues, and organs that work together to carry lymph fluid throughout the body.

Lymph nodes are small, bean-shaped organs located along lymphatic vessels that filter lymph fluid, trapping and destroying harmful substances.

The spleen is a large lymphatic organ that filters blood, removes old or damaged red blood cells, and stores white blood cells.

The thymus is a gland that plays a critical role in the development and maturation of T lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell essential for immune responses.

The tonsils and adenoids are lymphatic tissues located in the throat that trap and destroy pathogens entering the body through the mouth and nose.