Medical Definitions and Word Differences

The medical term for a broken jaw is "mandibular fracture." It refers to a break in the bone that makes up the lower jaw. Treatment usually involves stabilizing the jaw, and in severe cases, surgery may be required.

Though most doctors will get consent from you to speak with other doctors on your behalf, they don't have to. Both parties have to keep confidentiality and cannot share it with another person, they are able to share information with other doctors on how to better treat you.

That being said, the family doctor must be treating you to do this. If you just knew of a doctor, but you were not under their treatment, they could not request your information.

Unremarkable squamous epithelium refers to a normal and nonspecific finding in the lining of certain organs, such as the respiratory tract or cervix, when viewed under a microscope. It indicates that there are no significant abnormalities, inflammation, or signs of disease in the squamous epithelial cells. This finding is commonly seen in routine histology and does not raise any concerns for health issues.

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A fluttering feeling around the gallbladder area could be due to muscle spasms, gas, indigestion, or gallbladder issues such as gallstones or inflammation. If you are experiencing persistent fluttering or pain, it is advisable to consult a healthcare provider for proper evaluation and diagnosis.

Neuro- is the combining form meaning nerve. Fibr- is the combining form meaning fiber. -oma is the suffix meaning tumor. So a neurofibroma is the medical term meaning benign tumor of nerve and fiber.

There are some conditions that could possibly lead to that, yes. Some conditions that affect the brain can cause an inability to use words correctly. Brain damage to the speech areas of the brain, for instance.

A honeycomb of bony tubules consists of the network of small channels within compact bone tissue that house osteocytes (bone cells) and allow for the exchange of nutrients and waste products. These tubules are called canaliculi and help maintain the health and structure of bone tissue.

Gran refers to granulocyte, which is a type of white blood cell.

No, nephroptosis, also known as a floating kidney, is the abnormal downward displacement of the kidney when a person changes position. Kidney distension typically refers to the swelling or enlargement of the kidney due to various conditions like urinary obstruction or kidney stones.

Stroma usually refers to the connective tissue that supports an organ. Inflammation is the body's responce to injury or irritation. Inflammation is characterized with redness, increased temperature, and pain.

So stromal inflammation means that the tissue that supports a particular organ was showing some signs of inflammation.

When the right side of the heart pumps oxygen-poor blood to the lungs, where carbon dioxide is exchanged for oxygen is referred to as pulmonary circulation.

Visible culture refers to aspects that are easily seen, such as clothing, food, and language, while invisible culture refers to underlying beliefs, values, norms, and behaviors that may not be readily apparent. Visible culture is often used to express or signify aspects of invisible culture.

Neonatology is a medical specialty that focuses on the care of newborn infants, typically born prematurely or with medical issues. It can be separated into "neo" which means new, and "natology" which refers to the study or practice of a particular subject related to newborns.

When written as RD, it can mean the abbreviation for reaction of degeneration; reaction of denervation; Registered Dietitian, Radial Deviation, Radiology Department, or Rate Difference.

The term "remarkably low" indicates that something is significantly below average or exceptionally minimal compared to what is expected. It implies that the low level or value is particularly noteworthy or surprising in a positive way.

The medical term is "expressive aphasia," a condition characterized by difficulty forming words and sentences, often resulting in incomplete or interrupted speech. This may occur due to brain injuries such as stroke or trauma.

The medical term for gas passed via the rectum is flatulence, so a person who is gassy is flatulent.

A herbavor is an animal that eats only plants. A carnivore is an animal that eats only meat. And an omnivore is an animal that eats both plants and meat.

So, herbavorous is a word describing the diet of a herbavore, which is just plant material.

A geriatric patient is an older adult typically over the age of 65 who requires specialized medical care and attention due to age-related health issues, such as multiple chronic conditions, cognitive impairment, and functional decline. Geriatric medicine focuses on meeting the unique healthcare needs of this population.

The medical term for pressure-related ear discomfort is called "barotrauma." This condition can occur when there is a difference in pressure between the inside and outside of the ear, often experienced during activities like flying, scuba diving, or driving in mountainous areas.

Hystolysis is the biological process of the dissolution or breakdown of tissue in the body. It can occur as a natural part of processes like cell turnover, or it can be induced by factors like infection or injury.

One term for it is aspiration pneumonia, which is inflammation of the lungs from inhaling foreign objects including vomit or other substances. It is not exclusivelyinflammation resulting from aspirated vomit, however - it can also refer to other forms of inhalation-induced inflammation.