Nodules in the skin are easily felt. The term implies nothing about the nature of the lump. Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005 nodule any small spherical swelling. short for root nodule. (see NITROGEN FIXATION). Collins Dictionary of Biology, 3rd ed. © W....
14、) this is the central meaning of the term and is usually in the middle of the medical term. prefix前缀 (qian zhui)seen at the the beginning of the term it helps to identify the central meaning. suffix后缀 (hou zhui) always at the end of the term, the suffix modifies the central...
Other ways to check for chronic bronchitis include blood tests and a chest x-ray. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Symptoms Fatigue has many possible causes, which can range from a lack of sleep to a health issue such as thyroid disease. When fatigue is long-term, severe, and it can?t be ...
Some experts prefer the term “STI” (sexually transmitted infection). STIs include all infections that can be transmitted sexually. Genital Warts (HPV) It's not necessary to have sexual intercourse for a sexually-transmitted disease (STD) to harm your health. The human papillomavirus (HPV), t...
Pox— A pus-filled bump on the skin. Vaccine— A preparation using a non-infectious element or relative of a particular virus or bacteria, and administered with the intention of halting the progress of an infection, or completely preventing it. ...
2.A nebulous nonspecific term used by a physician when discussing a lump or bump with a Pt. SeeMass. McGraw-Hill Concise Dictionary of Modern Medicine. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. le·sion (lē'zhŭn) 1.A wound or injury. ...
This is the single most common benign bump present on people as they age. (Benign means it does not indicate skin cancer). Lesions may be present anywhere on the body and generally do not produce symptoms. They appear as black, brown, or yellow bumpy lesions which give the appearance of ...
By the end of 37 weeks, your baby is considered full term. Your baby's organs are capable of functioning on their own. As you near your due date, your baby may turn into a head-down position for birth. Average birth weight is between 6 pounds 2 ounces to 9 pounds 2 ounces and ave...
The decision on which mole needs to be examined depends on the concern the doctor has that it may be cancerous. Since the procedure necessary to take off the suspicious bump is simple, requiring only local anesthesia and rarely is associated with complications, the threshold for this procedure ...
and the fingers and toes are clearly developed; the skin on the fingers and toes even has distinct patterns (fingerprints!). Women should be able to feel the uterus at about 3 inches (6.6 cm) below the belly button; this is the beginning of the "baby bump" (abdominal swelling due to...