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.
Anacusis is the medical term meaning complete deafness.
Syncope is the medical term meaning fainting.
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.
Eructation is the medical term meaning burping.eructation
Atrophy is the medical term meaning shrinking.
Metastasize is the medical term meaning "to spread."