Medical Definitions and Word Differences

The medical term for a prolapsed uterus is "uterine prolapse." This condition occurs when the uterus descends into the vaginal canal due to weakened pelvic floor muscles. Symptoms can include pelvic pressure, a feeling of fullness, and urinary incontinence.

A human is called an infant between the time of birth and one year of age.

The medical term for something of cardiac origin is "cardiac." This refers to any condition or symptom that originates from the heart.

I believe you're asking about words like microbe or anaerobic where the previous word part micro- or aero- ends with an "o". If that is the case then the letter -b- represents bio- or -bian meaning "life".

The medical term for a localized purulent infection of a sebaceous gland in the eyelid is "hordeolum" or "sty". It is a common condition that causes a painful, red bump to form on the eyelid. Treatment usually involves warm compresses and sometimes antibiotic ointment.

I think you mean massage therapist, not message therapist. To add the term therapist emphasizes the therapeutic aspects of massage.

There is no difference except when governmental entities issue licences, within their jurisdiction they may establish criteria and label the professional as a Massage Therapist.

An unremarkable non-contrast MR examination of the left hip means that no significant abnormalities or findings were observed in the images. The structures of the left hip appear normal without any signs of injury, inflammation, or other issues. Overall, the MRI results are considered within normal limits for the left hip.

Paresis refers to partial weakness or loss of voluntary movement, while plegia is the complete loss of voluntary movement or paralysis. Paresis may still allow for some movement or function, whereas plegia results in a complete inability to move voluntarily.

A medical certificate is typically considered valid for one year from the date of issue. However, the validity period may vary depending on the specific requirements of the institution or organization requesting the certificate.

These are elastic stockings which exert a set amount of pressure on one's legs. This helps blood return through the veins towards the heart. They prevent blood clots from forming when the blood pools in the legs and coagulates. The danger is that these blood clots could cause a pulmonary embolism (a clot blocking the blood supply to the lungs).

Treatment using cold is cryotherapy.
Cryosurgery

A laceration is a type of wound that involves tearing of the skin, often caused by a sharp object or trauma. It typically has jagged edges and may bleed more than a clean cut. Lacerations may require medical attention to clean and close the wound to promote proper healing.

Gastric muscularis is a general term for the muscular layer of the stomach. It is made up of a group of muscles, each with their own name.

Muscularis externa is also used to describe the stomach muscles. It differs from the other gastrointestinal organs in that it has 3 layers of smooth muscle instead of two.

Please keep in mind that "stomach" muscles in anatomy are different from abdominal muscles. Many people refer to toning the abdominal region as getting a "hard stomach".

A guarded prognosis indicates a cautious or uncertain outlook for a patient's condition. It suggests that there is significant concern or risk of complications that could impact recovery or health outcomes. It may mean that additional monitoring or medical intervention is necessary.

A scowl is a facial expression that can be liked to someone who just bit into a lemon, and is angry about it. That's a scowl. "wearing a scowl" means going around with such an expression on one's face.

Generous just means more than the minimum, so an example sentence could be: When removing the melanoma from the man's forearm, the dermatologist was careful and excised a generous margin.

CIN refers to cervical intraepithelial neoplasia, and I is the grade. A diagnosis of CIN I means that there is very mild dysplasia (abnormal looking cells), and it doesn't go very deep into the tissue (less than 1/3).

The most common cause for this diagnosis is infection with the HPV (human papilloma virus), which is a type of STD. Usually this type will go back to normal within a year, though in some women it takes longer.

Striae, also known as stretch marks, are a form of scarring on the skin with a characteristic off-color hue. They are caused by the stretching of the skin and often occur during periods of rapid weight gain, pregnancy, or growth spurts.

Flushing is a transient reddening of the skin due to dilation of blood vessels. It can be caused by various factors such as emotions, alcohol consumption, certain medications, or medical conditions like menopause or rosacea.

A hump is not a medical term, so I can't give you the correct combining form.

A pre-stroke is often referred to as a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or a mini-stroke. It is a temporary blockage of blood flow to the brain that can mimic stroke symptoms but typically resolves within a few minutes to 24 hours with no lasting damage. However, TIAs should be taken seriously as they can be warning signs of a potential future stroke.

STD are microorganisms that are physically transferred from one person to another. There are many different types of STDs, and each has its own symptoms. A lot of them have rashes or irritation associated with them. Syphilis is one that can do a lot of damage to the brain if left untreated.

The part of the hip where the femur articulates is called the acetabulum.

When I entered the operating room, the patient was already in supination and ready to be intubated.