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Words with the prefix ab in it?
abnormal abandon abdomen abdicate
What kind of vowel sound does the first A have in the word abnormal?
It has a short A (aah) as in abdomen or abdicate.
What does the medical terminology combining form ab- mean?
away from or offAb is a medical suffix: Abdomen, abnormal, abcess
What will abnormal results of an adrenal gland scan show?
An abnormal adrenal scan may show evidence of a tumor where there is excessive secretion of adrenaline or noradrenaline. Over 90% of these tumors are in the abdomen.
What is the medical term for an Abnormal condition of the stomach?
diverticulitis, irritable bowel syndrome, chronic ulcers
What impact does fluid in the abdomen have on the organs?
Fluid in the abdomen, known as ascites, can put pressure on the organs in the abdominal cavity, leading to issues such as difficulty breathing, bloating, and discomfort. It can also affect the function of organs like the liver, kidneys, and intestines by interfering with their ability to work properly. In severe cases, ascites can lead to complications such as infection or organ failure.
What does Pacemaker mean?
A "pacemaker" is a small device that is placed under the skin of your chest or abdomen to help control abnormal heart rhythms, usually used for people with irregular heart beats.
What is soft tissue opacity of the abdomen?
Soft tissue opacity of the abdomen refers to increased density seen on imaging studies like X-rays or CT scans. This can indicate the presence of abnormal tissue such as fluid, inflammation, or tumors in the abdominal cavity. Further evaluation by a healthcare provider is needed to determine the underlying cause.
What is the medical term meaning pertaining to enlargement of the abdomen?
Myosclerosis is abnormal hardening of muscle. There are six different abdominal muscles of the anterior abdominal wall. The rectus abdominis, external obliques, internal obliques and the transverse abdominus muscle.
Will a ct scan abdomen and pelvis with contrast show adhesions?
A CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis with contrast can sometimes suggest the presence of adhesions, but it is not definitive. While it may reveal indirect signs, such as bowel obstruction or abnormal tissue patterns, adhesions themselves are not directly visible on CT scans. Diagnosis of adhesions often requires surgical exploration or laparoscopy for confirmation.
What is a animals abdomen called?
An abdomen
Are there obvious symptoms for ovarian tumors What are they?
Ovarian tumors are caused by an abnormal growth of cells on one or both of the ovaries. You may feel mild to severe pressure in your abdomen or pelvis. You may also notice an increased urge to urinate.
