Abdomen
... abdomen . The technologist will image different
organ s in your abdomen and take pictures. ... cord, nerve s) Pelvis (e.g., reproductive
organ s) Spinal column ... abdomen (AB-do-men) ... intestine s, liver , gallbladder , and other
organ s. abdominal ... The abdomen is usually ...
Abdominal Pain
... can be caused by a variety of conditions. Many
organ s are found within the abdominal cavity . ... or it may indicate a problem in a reproductive
organ . Abdominal pain is common among teenagers. ... can come from conditions affecting a variety of
organ s. Abdominal pain -- a dull ache, a burning ...
Abscess
... . The pus is made up of both live and dead
organ isms and destroyed tissue from the white blood ... part of the body and may be caused by infectious
organ isms, parasites , and foreign materials. ... An enclosed collection of pus in tissue s,
organ s, or confined spaces in the body. An abscess ...
Abdominal ultrasound
... im aging procedure used to examine the internal
organ s of the abdomen including the liver , ... create images of blood vessels, tissue s and
organ s; can provide an outline of the kidney s, the ... ultrasound A procedure used to examine the
organ s in the abdomen . The ultrasound device is ...
Acupuncture
... it channels energy that flows around the 12 main
organ s in the body - including the heart , liver , ... has also been used to treat the pain .
organ ; electric retinopathy ; electric shock ; ... practitioner base for oriental medicine is
organ ized around acupuncture and oriental massage. ...
Adhesion
... This can occur when scar tissue causes
organ s or loops of intestine to stick together. ... develop as a result of endometriosis and bind
organ s to one another. DioxinA toxic chemical found ... Adhesion s (abnormal connections to abdominal
organ s by thin fibrous tissue ) is a known ...
Adrenal glands
... top of the kidney s and consists of 2 separate
organ s, the cortex and the medulla . adrenal ... . The adrenal glands are a pair of small
organ s located just above the kidney , which contain ... adrenal glands are small hormone -secreting
organ s located on top of each kidney . They consist ...
Amyloidosis
... deposits (amyloid) accumulate in one or more
organ systems in the body. AMYLOIDOSIS - A ... by abnormal deposits of protein in one or more
organ s or body systems. Description ... ... This protein deposition can affect multi ple
organ s. Amyloidosis is a disease in which an ...
Anatomy
... fluid called lymph . Lymph vessels lead to
organ s called lymph node s. Anatomy The ... acquainted with that most wonderful of all
organ isms, the human body. ERS is generally ... visualize the internal anatomy of a hollow
organ . Nucleus: 1) In cell biology, the structure ...
Antibiotics
... infections caused by bacteria . These are tiny
organ isms, too small to see with the naked eye , that ... to kill or inhibit the growth of certain micro-
organ isms ( bacteria ). Used to combat disease and ... effective against a remarkably wide variety of
organ isms. Bacteria susceptible to teracycline ...
Antibody
... disease by attacking foreign tissue s or
organ isms. Antibodies are also called immunoglobulin ... to infect a cell . viscera The soft internal
organ s of the body, including the lungs , the heart , and the
organ s of the digestive, excretory, and reproductive ...
Antigen
... antigen s. The last test before implanting an
organ is the cross-match. A small sample of your blood will be mixed with a sample of the
organ donor's blood in a tube to see if there's a ... can reveal if cancer is developing in this
organ . There are also other screening methods, and ...
Appendix
... aorta ( aneurysm or rupture ) Reproductive
organ s (In women, infection or injury of ovaries, ... membrane that produces a clear secretion. This
organ has no known function. Your appendix is a ... are examined this way. The appearance of these
organ s is often all that is necessary to establish an ...
Atypical pneumonia
... in the Far East. 2003, the World Health
organ ization first noted reports of cases of ... pneumonia symptoms. WHO (the World Health
organ ization) recommends the use of isolation and ... the CDC began to work with the World Health
organ ization (WHO) to investigate the cause(s) of ...
Autoimmune disease
... immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own
organ s and tissue s. Basic food groups ... ... s to protect the body against invading
organ isms. Autoimmune disease A disease that ... when the immune system attacks normal cells or
organ s. Autoimmune disease Disease in which the ...
Autoimmune Diseases
... s to protect the body against invading
organ isms. In autoimmune diseases , the body makes ... suspect it occurs following infection with an
organ ism that looks similar to particular protein s ... effects and is often used for management of
organ transplant recipients. No medical problems, ...
Autoimmune disorders
... types of body tissue s, abnormal growth of an
organ , or changes in
organ function. The disorder may affect only one
organ or tissue type or may affect multi ple ...
Autonomic neuropathy
... damage to the nerve s which supply the internal
organ s. May be associated with diabetes , alcohol ... of the nerve s affecting mostly the internal
organ s such as the bladder muscle s, the ... system, the digestive tract, and the genital
organ s. Treatment for autonomic neuropathy ...
Bacteria
... Bacteria Bacteria Germs Microscopic
organ ism (free-living single cells ), sometimes ... vaginosis (BV) is caused by an imbalance of the
organ isms (flora) that naturally exist in the vagina ... . Bacteria , virus es and other infectious
organ isms live everywhere. You can find them in the ...
Beckwith
... (large tongue ), omphalocele (exomphalos),
organ omegaly (enlarged
organ s), ... Beckwith -Wiedemann syndrome ( low ... a newborn with macroglossia and other enlarged
organ s) Congenital hypothyroidism (newborn with ...
Bacterial
... vaginosis (BV) is caused by an imbalance of the
organ isms (flora) that naturally exist in the vagina ... are disorders of the digestive tract and other
organ systems produced by a group of gram-negative, ... glomerular disease . A bacterial
organ ism commonly found in our freshwater tanks that ...
Benign
... is caused by a disturbance within the balance
organ s of the inner ear. Benign paroxysm al ... cause a problem by pressing on the surrounding
organ s. Most times, benign positional vertigo ... , which are benign skin growths caused by
organ isms known as human papilloma virus es. ...
Bladder
... cancer spreads by extending into the nearby
organ s, including the prostate , uterus , vagina , ... exam of the gall bladder (GB), a sac -like
organ that stores bile that is located under the ... and then the bladder . bladder The
organ that temporarily stores a substance. Commonly ...
Bone marrow
... lungs . The signs of lymphoma depend upon the
organ it invades. Spartaject busulfan A new ... blood cells needed to carry oxygen to vital
organ s. Disease d kidney s, however, often don't ... cells and platelet s. This may cause many other
organ s, such as the liver and brain, to malfunction. ...
Borrelia
... disease -causing bacteria that includes the
organ isms that cause relapsing fever and Lyme ... . Lyme disease - Borrelia burgdorferi
organ ism Tertiary Lyme disease Tick imbedded in the ... ... Lyme Disease - Borrelia Burgdorferi
organ ism Tick Imbedded in the Skin See all Pictures ...
Bronchopneumonia
... pneumonia e or by a virus , fungus , or other
organ ism. The causal
organ isms reach the lungs ... Alternate ... lungs caused by an infection . Many different
organ isms can cause it, including bacteria , virus ...
Cancer
... you'll develop cancer in certain tissue s or
organ s, he or she may recommend removing those tissue s or
organ s before cancer develops. Cancer , ... the gallbladder is cancer of the pear-shaped
organ that lies on the undersurface of the liver . ...
Candida
... an infant 's diaper. It is caused by Candida
organ isms ( yeast s). Who is a good candida te for ... is caused by infection with the Candida
organ ism, a yeast like fungus . Oral thrush is ... immune system s due to cancer therapy,
organ transplant s, HIV / AIDS , or other causes. ...
Cavity
... are placed directly inside the affected
organ . SYMPTOMS"A cavity or hole develops in a ... or malignant. protrusion of an internal
organ or part of an
organ through the wall of a body cavity . The hernia ...
Cervical
... DYSPLASIA : Abnormality in the size, shape, and
organ ization of adult cells of the cervix . Often a ... Relating to the neck, or to the neck of any
organ or structure. Cervical lymph node s are ... Coalition (NCCC) is a growing coalition or
organ izations interested in a grass roots campaign ...
Chalk
... chalk y, liquid used to coat the inside of
organ s so that they will show up on an X-ray ) is ... X-ray s are then taken to evaluate the digestive
organ s. Peeling, chipping, chalk ing, or cracking ... is a white, chalk y substance that coats the
organ s so they will show up on the x-ray . Joint ...
Chemotherapy
... , with drugs (chemicals). Hair folliclesTiny
organ s in the skin , each one of which grows a single ... tumor s (specifically those of the reproductive
organ s) is influenced by reproductive hormone s. ... AIDS or drugs given to protect transplanted
organ s) should receive the injected polio vaccine ...
Chest X-ray
... radiation. Chest x-ray : An x-ray of the
organ s and bones inside the chest. An x-ray is a ... images of the internal tissue s, bone and
organ s onto film. chest x-ray electrocardiogram ... produce an image of the chest and the internal
organ s of the chest. Chest x-ray reveals ...
Chest X
... radiation. Chest x -ray : An x-ray of the
organ s and bones inside the chest. An x-ray is a ... images of the internal tissue s, bone and
organ s onto film. chest x -ray ... produce an image of the chest and the internal
organ s of the chest. The chest x ray may be ...
Chlamydia
... transmitted disease , or STD , caused by the
organ ism Chlamydia trachoma tis. Sexually ... Chlamydia trachoma tis, a microscopic
organ ism that lives as a parasite inside human ... friend and you have probably shared one of these
organ isms. A chronic infectious eye disease ...
Chromosomes
... the chromosomes of each cell of a particular
organ ism. GENOTYPE: An
organ ism's genetic makeup. Prolonged use may ... chromosomes ; male sterility ; respiratory
organ s, liver , kidney damage; and cancer . ...
Circulation
... the Heart The heart is a large muscular
organ which constantly pushes oxygen -rich blood to ... blood around the body from the heart to vital
organ s. Circulation can fail due to: Primary ... of blood circulation to a localized area or
organ of the body resulting in tissue death . ...
Cirrhosis
... (sr´ss), degeneration of tissue in an
organ resulting in fibrosis, with nodule and scar ... used in relation to the liver , because that
organ is most often involved in cirrhosis . ... at all or works so poorly that it affects other
organ s, particularly the brain. the anal veins ...
Clitoris
... your boyfriend. The external female genital
organ s, including the clitoris , vagina l lips, and ... of the vulva (the external female genital
organ s, including the clitoris , vagina l lips, and ... Image > ... Vulva The external genital
organ s of a woman, including the outer and inner lips, ...
Collagen
... tissue that supports the body's joints and
organ s. The collagen opathies are caused by defects ... tissue s such as the skin , tendon s,
organ walls, cartilage , and blood vessels. ... affects tiny blood vessels and almost every
organ . OI is usually caused by imperfectly formed ...