Encyclopedia.com gives you the ability to cite reference entries and articles according to common styles from the Modern Language Association (MLA), The Chicago Manual of Style, and the American Psychological Association (APA). These nuclei receive Nerves innervating the Face and play an important role in Arousing and Maintaining Consciousness. At the point of the aneurysm, which can measure up to 3 cm in diameter, or even more, the wall of the aorta becomes weak and can even rupture, leading to catastrophic consequences. It is usually caused by partial Paralysis or Spasticity of the Limb. The camera attached to the laparoscope displays the gallbladder on a TV screen, which helps the doctor to remove it. This is measured by a decrease in what is called hemoglobin, which both provides the red color and moves oxygen through the body. Prednisone: A Steroid drug related chemically and therapeutically to the Steroid Hormones normally made in the the Adrenal Glands. Natural Killer Cells (NK): recognize classes of cells and destroy tumor cells on contact, without needing a co-stimulator signal. Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome (RSDS): A condition that is chronic which is characterized by pain that is severe and felt like a burning sensation, pathological changes in skin and bone, profuse sweating, swelling of tissue, and sensitivity to touch. Thyroplasty: Also referred to a Laryngeal Framework Surgery, it is a surgical method used for improving the voice by making alterations to the larynx’s cartilages. The normal Flexor Response is a bunching and downward movement of the Toes. Examples include cold medicine, medicines for stomach pain, or pain relievers. T-Cells: are responsible for Cell-Mediated Immune Responses (Cellular Immunology) including both effector and regulatory cells. This can make the skin and hair look very white. Heart-Lung Machine: A machine that maintains the circulation of blood, by diverting it, oxygenating it, and then pumping it back into the body, during surgery of the heart. Fine Needle Aspiration: Using a hollow, narrow needle to extract tissue. They occur commonly in young women because of high estrogen levels. A muscle that move the smallest bone in a finger towards the palm is called a flexor digiti minimus. AutoImmune Disease: A process in which the body's Immune System causes illness by attacking elements, such as particular cells or materials, that are normal and essential for health. It inhibits Reflex Spinal Nerve Centers that initiate muscle contractions and its long-term use, leads to increased muscle weakness. Girdle Sensation (MS Hug): A sensation of feeling a tight band (like wearing an overly tight girdle or corset) around your trunk that is experienced by some MSers, who have a lesion (old or new) on the Spinal Cord. Salpingectomy: Surgically removing either one or both the fallopian tubes. Arteries: (say: ar-tuh-reez) - Thick-walled blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart to other parts of the body. Banay, G L. “An Introduction to Medical Terminology I. Greek and Latin Derivations.” Bulletin of the Medical Library Association vol. Titer: A level or strength of a substance such as AntiBodies in Serum. The main purpose of this is improving the quality of life of the patient. Douching: (say: doo-shing) - Douching is rinsing or cleaning out the vagina, usually with a prepackaged mix of fluids. One of the large air passages in the lungs. University of Minnesota. It connects the Spinal Cord's Axons to the remainder of the Brain and is responsible for many essential functions. 325 Waukegan Road, Northfield, IL 60093. Epitopes are surface markers (GlycoProteins) present on all cells, consisting of different combinations of Amino Acids - Only this molecular configuration is recognized and bound by an AntiBody or T-Cell. It decreases the contraction rate of the heart by blocking the beta-andregenic receptors of the autonomic nervous system. Instead, the gap is crossed by, NeuroTransmitters that diffuse across the Synapse completing the connection, from the end branch of a PreSynaptic Axon, to the Dendrite, Cell Body, or Axon of a PostSynaptic Neuron. Cellular Pathology: Also known as cytopathology, it is the study of the alteration of cells in disease. Encyclopedias almanacs transcripts and maps, Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health. Sign, Neurologic: An objective physical problem or abnormality identified by a doctor during the Neurological Examination. Gingivitis: (say: jin-jih-vyt-is) - Inflammation of the gums, the first stage of gum disease. The content and meaning of the spoken words remain normal. Some prefixes are adaptations of Latin words. Mammogram: An X-ray picture of the breast, usually used to check for breast cancer. Heart Valve Prolapse: A condition wherein the heart valve remains open partially when it ought to be closed.