Medical Vocabulary

A band of scar-like tissue that forms between two surfaces inside the body, connecting tissues or organs which are not normally connected.

A cut or scrape, typically not serious.

A forecast of the likely progression and outcome of a disease or condition, based on multiple factors, e.g., the severity of the condition, the patient’s age and overall health and the effectiveness of available treatments.

The outer layer of the skin.

The identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms.

Stitches used to hold tissues together as they heal.

Containing cancerous cells.

An arterial blockage, often caused by a blood clot.

A bruise.

A device that uses electric shocks to restore normal heartbeat.

Beginning abruptly, but of short duration.

Recurring or persistent.

Not cancerous.

A drug that prevents nausea and vomiting.

Fainting or loss of consciousness caused by a temporary shortage of oxygen in the brain.

Broken bone or cartilage.

A tender, fluid-filled pocket that forms in tissue, usually due to infection.

Of, relating to, or near the armpit.

The removal of a tissue sample or cells for examination and diagnosis.

A substance that stimulates antibody production to provide immunity against disease.

Delivered via a vein.

Swelling caused by fluid accumulation.

A measure of body fat based on height and weight.

The post-recovery return of symptoms or disease.