Dementia means deterioration of intellectual functioning.
The medical term for severe deterioration of mental functioning that results in a brain disorder is "dementia." This condition is characterized by a decline in memory, reasoning, communication, and the ability to perform daily activities.
The medical term meaning a thyroid gland that appears to be functioning within normal parameters is Euthyroid.
Thyrotoxicosis describes an abnormally high functioning thyroid that is causing toxic effects.
A hemodialysis machine behaves like a "kidney machine." It is used to filter wastes in people whose kidneys are no longer functioning.
Renal Suppression (kidney + to stop) is a condition where the kidney has stopped functioning, or is only making a minimal amount of urine. This leads to kidney failure and uremia.
Syncope is the medical term meaning fainting.
Anacusis is the medical term meaning complete deafness.
Articulation is the medical term meaning joint. The medical terminology combining form meaning joint is arthro-.
Sensation is the medical term meaning feeling.
EMTis the abbreviation meaning emergency medical technician.
Flexion is the medical term meaning bending
Atrophy is the medical term meaning shrinking.