It means "side", as in bilateral TMJ surgery done on both sides of the jaw.
In medical terminology, the term "lateral" refers to a position or direction that is away from the midline of the body or structure. It is used to describe structures that are located farther from the center of the body.
It is the suffix for Cell in medical terminology.
"One" has the same meaning in medical terminology and in lay language.
Resembling has the same meaning in medical terminology as in lay language: looking like.
CPT most often stands for current procedural terminology in medical terminology.
Ex- is the medical terminology combining form meaning out or outside.
-plegia is the medical terminology combining form that means paralysis.
The medical terminology combining form -crine means secretion
The medical terminology combining form oto- means ear.
Rachio- is a medical terminology combining form meaning spine.
Protein
an opening.