All terms in this list:
Acromial: The point at the top of the shoulder
Anastomosis: A connection between two distinct structures
Antecubital: The front of the elbow
Anterior: At the front. Opposite of the posterior.
Apoptosis: A process of programmed cell death by which cells undergo an ordered sequence of events which lead to death of the cell, as occurs during growth and development of the organism, as a part of normal cell aging, or as a response to cellular injury.
Arterio: Pertaining to the arteries
arthro: Joints
Articulate: United by joints
Axillary: Of or pertaining to the axilla or armpit; as, axillary gland, artery, nerve.
Bifurcate: To divide or fork into two channels or branches.
Branchial: Pertaining to the arm
Bronchial: Of or relating to the bronchi or bronchioles.
Buccal: Of or relating to the cheek or, more rarely, the mouth.
Calcaneal: Heel
Cardiac: Pertaining to the heart.
Carotid: Pertaining to the carotid artery, the primary artery of the neck
Carpal: Wrist
Caudal: Pertaining to the tail or posterior or hind part of a body.
Celiac: Of, pertaining to or located within the abdomen or abdominal cavity.
Cephalic: Of or referring to the head; headlike
Cervical: Of the neck or cervix.
Coxal: Hip
Crural: Pertaining to the leg.
Cutaneous: Of, relating to, existing on, or affecting the skin.
Cyanosis: A blue discolouration of the skin due to the circulation of blood low in oxygen.
Cytology: The study of cells.
Dermatology: The branch of medicine that deals with diseases of the skin
Dichotomy: Divide into two parts
Digital: Fingers
Distal: Remote from the point of attachment or origin; as, the distal end of a bone or muscle. Opposite of proximal.
Dorsal: Toward or situated on the back. Opposite of ventral.
Dysplasia: A change in cell size, shape or arrangement due to chronic irritation or inflammation
Embryology: The scientific study of embryos.
Endocrinology: The study of the endocrine glands of the human body, the hormones produced by them, and their related disorders
Epidemiology: Science of factors that influence the frequency and distribution of infectious diseases.
Epigastric: Upper, central, anterior abdominal area
Femoral: Thigh
Fibular: Side of the leg
Frontal: Forehead
Gastric: Pertaining to the stomach
Gerontology: The study of old age and its diseases
Gluteal: Buttock
Gynecic: Pertaining to women
Heme: Blood
Herpatic: Liver
Histology: Study of tissues
Hyperplasia: An increase in the size of a tissue or organ due to increased number of cells.
Hypertrophy: An increase in the size of an organ due to swelling of the individual cells
Hypogastric: Lower, central, anterior abdominal region. Same as the pubic region
Illiac: Lower, anterior abdomen on either side. Same as the inguinal region
Immunology: Study of immunity
Inguinal: Groin
itis: A medical condition accompanied by inflammation.
Jugular: Pertaining to the neck
Lateral: At or toward the side, away from the midline of the body. Opposite of medial
Ligament: Band of connective tissue that connects the bone to bone
Lingual: TONGUE
Lumbar: Related to the lower back or loin. Around the lumbar vertebrae.
Lumen: Inflammation
Mammary: Breast
Medial: On or toward the midline of a body or structure. Opposite of lateral
Mediastinum: A subdivision of the thoracic cavity containing the pericardial cavity.
Mediastinum: A subdivision of the thoracic cavity containing the pericardial cavity.
Mental: Chin
Mesenteric: Pertaining to the fold of peritoneum attaching the intestine to the posterior abdominal wall
Morphology: A scientific study of body, form and structure, usually without regard to function.
Necrosis: Death of a cell group of cells due to injury or disease.
Neonate: A newborn infant, up to four weeks old.
Nephrology: The branch of medicine that deals with the function and diseases of the kidneys.
Occipital: Pertaining to the back of the head
Olecranon: Elbow
ology: Study of.
Oncology: Study of cancer.
Ophthalmologist: An MD specializing in the eye deficiencies of vision requiring correction, and diseases.
Optic: Eyes
Optometrist: A person trained and skilled in examining and testing the eyes for defects, in order to prescribe corrective lenses or treatment
Oral: Mouth
Orbital: Cavity in which the eyes rest.
Osis: Disease
Otic: Ear
Parietal: Of or pertaining to the wall of a body part, organ or cavity.
Patellar: Knee
Pathology: The scientific study of the alterations produced by disease
Pectoral: Pertaining to the chest or breast.
Pedal: Top of the foot, near the ankle and toes
Peri: Around
Perineal: Region between the anus and the external genitalia
Periodontist: Dentist who specializes in the care of the gums and tissues around a tooth
Plantar: The sole of the foot.
Pleura: The smooth serous membrane which closely covers the lungs and the adjacent surfaces of the thorax. Area surrounding the lungs.
Plexus: A network or interwoven mass, of nerves, blood vessels, veins, or lymphatic vessels.
Podiatry: Study and care of the feet
Popliteal: Posterior aspect of the knee
Posterior: Located behind, or towards the rear of an object. Opposite of anterior.
Proctology: Branch of medicine dealing with the colon, rectum and anus patology and colorectal surgery
Prone: Lying face downward, or on the ventral surface
Proximal: Nearest to a point of reference, such as the center or the point of attachment or observation. Opposite of distal.
Psychiatrist: MD who treats mental illness and can prescibe treatment and medications.
Psychologist: PhD prepared person who provides psychological counseling and cannot prescribe medications or medical treatment.
Pulmonary: Pertaining to the lungs
Renal: Pertaining to the kidneys.
Sacral: Between the hips.
Stenosis: An abnormal narrowing or stricture in a blood vessel, body passage, opening, or other tubular organ.
Sternal: Breastbone
Supine: Lying with the face up, or on the dorsal surface
Sural: Calf
Tendon: Band of connective tissue that connects bone to muscle.
Thoracic: Pertaining to the chest.
Umbilical: Navel
Uro: Urine
Ventral: Pertaining to the abdomen or belly. Opposite of dorsal.
Viscera: Pertaining to an organ, especially the abdominal organs.
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