Medical Terminology

The medical term for this procedure is "percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography" (PTC). It involves using a needle to pass through the liver to inject contrast medium into the bile ducts to visualize their structure.

An in vivo test is a scientific experiment or study conducted within a living organism, such as a test subject or animal model. This type of testing allows researchers to observe the effects of a substance, treatment, or intervention within a complex biological system to better understand its potential impact on human health.

A synechia is an adhesion binding the iris to an adjacent structure.

The medical term for a drug that acts on the mind is "psychoactive drug". These drugs can affect mood, cognition, behavior, and perception by acting on the central nervous system.

The medical term is "phagocyte." Phagocytes are a type of white blood cell that can engulf and destroy invading cells, pathogens, and other harmful substances in the body. They play a crucial role in the immune response to infections.

The medical term for the monthly flow of tissues from the uterus is menstruation.

The complex that forms when carbon monoxide and hemoglobin combine is carboxyhemoglobin. This complex is formed when carbon monoxide binds to the heme group in hemoglobin with a higher affinity than oxygen, reducing the ability of hemoglobin to carry oxygen to the tissues.

The body maintains a balance called "acid-base balance", measured by blood pH. The average balanced pH is about 7.4 which is healthy for humans. The body does alot of things to keep this balanced, mostly using the lungs to get rid of acidic carbon dioxide and using chemicals from the kidneys (bicarbonate) to buffer or balance the pH.

Alkaline is the "base" or "basic" side of things. An alkaline pH would be anything over 7.45 such as 7.7, and at a certain point this becomes unhealthy. So alkalinity is what keeps the body from getting too acidic.

Having acidic conditions over long periods of one's life can raise the risk of cancers forming. Many manufacturers of health products and supplements claim that their veggie drinks or alkaline water/drinks can change blood pH. Eating lots of bitter leafy greens and vegetables and a balanced diet in general may give the body what it needs to do its job. Eating acidic foods which are way too common and prevalent in the modern diet can definitely make it harder to stay out of the acidic range- coffee, soft drinks, vinegar and cured or processed products have all been implicated. Sometimes food is intentionally made more acidic to keep bacteria from growing in the food.

But small amounts of supplementation over short periods are not likely to change serum pH significantly. But these are not as powerful as exercise, which promotes blood flow to the kidneys and causes accelerated elimination of carbon dioxide.

Now keep reading if you want to know about the nursing/medical knowledge behind this: ... the body can enter 4 types of imbalance: metabolic acidosis, metabolic alkalosis, respiratory acidosis, and respiratory alkalosis. Metabolic conditions usually involve the body and the kidneys (CO2 will be normal here but other markers like bicarbonate will be high or low), and respiratory conditions involve the lungs and breathing (C02 will be high in acidosis or low in acidosis). Any of the above can be "compensated" (buffered by the kidneys that work to try and balance pH) or "uncompensated" (pH is unchanged because the kidneys aren't handling the situation).

Respiratory rates can change to hyperventilation or slow deep breathing which will change the the amounts of oxygen and carbon dioxide. All of this stuff is measured by a set of tests called "Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs)" which tell us everything we need to know to find out which of the above are going on. Sometimes something as simple as relaxation and deep breathing can bring a person back to balance, other times it's more complicated.

The medical term for death of tissue caused by loss of blood supply followed by bacterial invasion is "gangrene." Gangrene can result from conditions like diabetes, peripheral artery disease, or severe infections that impair blood flow to tissues, leading to tissue death and potential bacterial invasion. Immediate medical attention is necessary to prevent further spread and complications.

The repetition of body parts along the length of an animal's body is termed segmentation. This characteristic is found in organisms like annelids, arthropods, and chordates during certain stages of development. Segmentation allows for specialization of body parts and greater flexibility in movement.

You would be lying on the surface tension of the water, with the pressure of your body evenly distributed across the water. The surface tension allows you to float effortlessly.

The medical term for a fatty deposit under the skin is lipoma.
cellulite

Anoxia refers to a state of no oxygen. Therefore if someone is not getting oxygenated blood to their heart e.g. in a cardiac arrest, if left too long the normal systems of regulation in the brain cells (Na+/K+/ATPase pumps in cell membranes) break down and cause water to enter the cells and damage them, leading to a watery state known as oedema.

The blood disorder characterized by anemia is known as iron deficiency anemia. It occurs when there is a lack of iron in the body, leading to insufficient production of red blood cells and resulting in symptoms like fatigue, weakness, and pale skin. Iron deficiency anemia can be treated with iron supplements and dietary changes to increase iron intake.

Regulation by growth factors and cytokines help control the proliferation of epithelial cells during healing. Proper cell-to-cell and cell-to-matrix interactions also play a role in maintaining the balance between cell proliferation and cell death, preventing overgrowth of the epithelium. Additionally, the immune response helps to clear excess or damaged cells to maintain tissue homeostasis during healing.

The connective tissue found beneath all types of epithelium is called the basement membrane. It provides structural support to the overlying epithelial cells and helps in anchoring them to the underlying tissues. The basement membrane also plays a role in filtration and diffusion of substances between the epithelial cells and the underlying tissues.

Ather/o is the medical terminology combining form meaning plaque or fatty substance.

Hemiparalysis means paralysis of one side of the body and not the other. Using the term total doesn't fit into the definition as that infers the entire body. Usually this involves some sort of damage to the opposite side of the brain. Either caused by an accident or a stroke.

Paralysis of the vocal cords or vocal bands may be referred to as laryngoparalysis or laryngoplegia, or plegia (or paresis, partial paralysis) chorda vocalis.
Laryngoparalysis or laryngoplegia
Spasmodic Dysphonia is the medical term.

"Dys-" is the medical terminology combining form that means painful or difficult. For example, "dyspnea" means difficult or labored breathing.

It's called ovulation: the egg is released when the cavity surrounding it (the follicle) breaks open in response to a hormonal signal and it usually occurs around 14 days before the first day of the woman's next menstrual cycle.

Friction ridge patterns are unique patterns created by raised skin ridges found on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. These patterns include loops, whorls, and arches, which are used for fingerprint identification.

The medical term is "myelin sheath." This is a fatty substance that surrounds and insulates nerve fibers, allowing for faster nerve impulse transmission. Damage to the myelin sheath can result in conditions such as multiple sclerosis.