Medical Definitions and Word Differences

The scapula, also known as the shoulder blade, is a flat, triangular bone that lies on the upper part of the back. It exists in a pair, with one scapula located on the right side of the body and the other on the left.

The term menopause applies only to women, and it is specifically about changes in female reproductive system that come at a certain age (around 50) but there is a somewhat comparable phenomenon in men which is called andropause.

Inotropic refers to the force of contraction of the heart muscle, while chronotropic refers to the heart rate. Inotropic agents affect the strength of the heart's contractions, while chronotropic agents affect the heart rate.

Co precipitation = Simultaneous precipitation of more than one compound from a solution

Post precipitation = It is a process during the precipitate in the mother liquor; a second precipitation is slowly precipitate with the precipitating agent.

Otitis externa is the medical term for an infection of the external auditory canal, also known as swimmer's ear. Symptoms can include pain, itching, and redness of the ear canal. Treatment typically involves antibiotic ear drops.

Set yogurt is made by allowing the yogurt mixture to sit undisturbed until it thickens and sets, while stirred yogurt is agitated during the fermentation process to create a smooth and creamy texture. Set yogurt tends to be thicker and denser, while stirred yogurt is smoother and more liquid in consistency.

The correct spelling is "fistulogram."

OTC usually stands for Over The Counter. It also stands for Ornithine transcarbamylase.
"OTC" stands for "over-the-counter," which in the US means that you can purchase that medication without a prescription.

Yes, post-polio syndrome occurs in individuals who have had polio typically 15-40 years after the initial infection. It is characterized by new muscle weakness or pain and can affect older patients who had polio earlier in life.

Shivering is the common word for the medical term rigors.

Asexual. Asexuality is a sexual orientation characterized by a lack of sexual attraction towards anyone.

It's pronounced "hik-cup", with the standard spelling being "hiccup".

Given recent research into etymological history, it is considered to be an error to spell the word as "hiccough" - the word, in this spelling, derives from the thought that perhaps the condition of "hiccuping" was derived from the same symptoms as coughing.

Suturing is the medical term meaning the act of closing a wound or incision by stitching. Suturing keeps the edges closer for better healing.

In medical terms, post-mortem refers to an examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death or to study the effects of a disease. This examination can involve a detailed autopsy and analysis of tissues or organs to provide insights into the individual's health condition prior to death.

-trip means crush, so lithotripsy means crushing stones.

Ectopic, prolapsed, or subluxed can all mean out of the normal position.

Bear in mind that context is important for interpretation of abbreviations, since the same letters can stand for several things (for example, SF often means San Francisco, but also often means science fiction, or speculative fiction). That said, I interpret CIC to mean Commander In Chief.

A grossly unremarkable osseous nasal exam means that there are no notable abnormalities or issues observed upon visual inspection or palpation of the nasal bones or surrounding structures. It indicates that the bone structure of the nose appears normal without any significant defects, deformities, or pathologies.

The difference between a gingival abscess and a periodontal abscess is that a gingival abscess is only in the soft gum tissue while a periodontal abscess extends into all of the gum tissue. A periodontal abscess can affect the roots of a tooth.

A urinalysis auto without scope test is a laboratory test that uses automated technology to analyze a urine sample for various components such as protein, glucose, pH levels, blood, and specific gravity. This test can provide information about kidney function, hydration status, and the presence of certain medical conditions such as urinary tract infections or diabetes.

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It comes directly from the Greek word trachia, meaning artery

The jaw joint, also known as the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), includes the mandible (lower jaw bone) and the temporal bone (part of the skull).

Yes, podobromhidrosis is a noun. Even without knowing the meaning, the ending -osis indicates a condition, which is a noun.

Cryptosporidiosis is a parasitic infection caused by the Cryptosporidium parasite. It commonly spreads through contaminated water or food, leading to symptoms like diarrhea, stomach cramps, and dehydration. It can affect both humans and animals.