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ABO blood group system

Classification of blood types

Abrasion (medicine)

Partial thickness wound caused by damage to the skin

Total color blindness

Skin condition characterized by pimples

Human disease that results in excess growth of certain parts of the body

Alternative medicine practice characterized as quackery by modern medical science

Acute (medicine)

Disease with a rapid onset and/or a short course

Internal medicine specialty about immediate and early specialist management of adult patients with medical conditions who present in hospital as emergencies

Disease resulting in compulsive engagement in rewarding stimuli despite adverse consequences

Undesired harmful effect resulting from a medication or other medical intervention

African swine fever virus

Species of virus

African trypanosomiasis

Parasitic disease

Biological process of getting older

Total loss of the sense of taste

Airborne transmission

Disease transmission by airborne particles

Chemical compound

Active ingredient in alcoholic beverages

Alcohol intoxication

Negative effects due to ethanol (alcohol)

Problematic alcohol consumption

Type of antigen that produces an abnormally vigorous immune response

Allergic rhinitis

Immune system response to a substance that most people tolerate well

Allied health professions

Health care professions distinct from dentistry, nursing, medicine, and pharmacy

Alopecia areata

Medical condition

Rare neurodegenerative disease

Alternative medicine

Form of non-scientific healing

Alzheimer's disease

Progressive, neurodegenerative disease characterized by memory loss

Beta-lactam antibiotic

Central nervous system stimulant

Antifungal and antiparasitaric chemical compound

Medical procedure

Medical condition

Hygienic practice that a person performs on the anal area of themselves after defecation

Any member of the group of drugs used to achieve analgesia, relief from pain

Life-threatening allergic reaction

Reduced ability of blood to carry oxygen

State of medically-controlled temporary loss of sensation or awareness

Medical specialty that focuses on anesthesia and perioperative medicine

Drug that causes anesthesia

Bulge in the wall of a blood vessel

Branch of internal medicine, which deals with vascular disease

Minimally invasive, endovascular procedure to widen narrowed or obstructed arteries or veins, typically to treat arterial atherosclerosis.

Anorexia nervosa

Type of eating disorder

The inability to smell

Infection caused by Bacillus anthracis bacteria

Antimicrobial substance active against bacteria

Pharmaceutical fungicide or fungistatic used to treat and prevent mycosis

Drug that binds to but does not activate histamine receptors, thereby blocking the actions of histamine or histamine agonists

Drug used to kill microorganisms or stop their growth

Substance used to treat or prevent parasitic infections

Antimicrobial substance used to destroy germs causing disease, on skin or other tissue of a living being

Antisocial personality disorder

Personality disorder

Medication used to treat a viral infection

Anxiety disorder

Cognitive disorder with an excessive, irrational dread of everyday situations

Inability to use spoken language

Proximal part of the free upper limb between the shoulder and the elbow

Arteriosclerosis

Thickening, hardening and loss of elasticity of the walls of arteries

Type of joint disorder

Medical condition

Pneumoconiosis caused by inhalation and retention of asbestos fibers

A disease caused by the parasitic roundworm Ascaris lumbricoides

Asperger syndrome

Neurodevelopmental disorder

Condition of severely deficient supply of oxygen to the body caused by abnormal breathing

Long-term inflammatory disease of the airways of the lungs

Type of eye defect

Neurological impairment of voluntary muscle movement

Atherosclerosis

Form of arteriosclerosis

Skin infection of foot caused by fungus

Anticholinergic medication used as antidote for nerve agent poisoning

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Neurodevelopmental disorder

Branch of science that studies hearing, balance, and related disorders

Medical condition

Listening to the internal sounds of the body, usually using a stethoscope

Neurodevelopmental disorder

Autoimmune disease

Abnormal immune response to a normal body part

Medical examination of a corpse

Avian influenza

Influenza caused by viruses adapted to birds

Avoidant personality disorder

Medical condition

Avulsion injury

Injury in which a body structure is forcibly detached from its normal point of insertion

Alternative medicine with historical roots in the Indian subcontinent

Group of vitamins

Balance disorder

Physiological disturbance of perception

Washing or immersing the body with water

Class of psychoactive drugs with a core chemical structure of benzene and diazepine rings

Medical test involving extraction of sample cells or tissues for examination

Chemical compound (vitamin B7)

Bipolar disorder

Mental disorder that causes periods of depression and abnormally elevated mood

Bipolar I disorder

Bipolar disorder that is characterized by at least one manic or mixed episode

Bipolar II disorder

Bipolar spectrum disorder

Loss of blood escaping from the circulatory system

Test to detect bloodstream infections

Blood withdrawal for use by another person via transfusion

Pressure exerted by circulating blood upon the walls of blood vessels

Laboratory analysis performed on a blood sample

Blood transfusion

Intravenous transference of blood products

Classification of blood based on antibodies and antigens on red blood cell surfaces

Bloodstream infection

Medical condition

Physical trauma caused to a body part, either by impact, injury or physical attack

Medical condition

Body image disturbance

Altered perception of one's body image

Body mass index

Measure of relative weight based on an individual's mass and height

Odor produced by a living animal

Physical damage to the continuity of a bone

Medical condition

Borderline personality disorder

Personality disorder characterized by unstable emotions, relationships, and self-image

Human and animal disease

Destruction or degeneration of brain cells

Neoplasm in the brain

Cancer that originates in the mammary gland

Milk produced by the mammary glands in the breast of a human female

Feeding of babies or young children with milk from a woman's breast

Inflammation of the large airways in the lungs

Substance that decreases resistance in respiratory airways and increases airflow to the lungs

Bony ridge located above the eye sockets of all primates

Type of hematoma of tissue

Disorder that involves involuntarily grinding or clenching of the teeth

Human and animal disease

Bulimia nervosa

Type of eating disorder

Pair of enantiomers

Injury to flesh or skin, often caused by excessive heat

Caesarean section

Surgical procedure to deliver a baby through an incision in the mother's abdomen

Group of diseases involving abnormal cell growth and spread

Fungal infection due to any type of Candida

Cannabis (drug)

Psychoactive drug from the Cannabis plant

Capsule (pharmacy)

Relatively stable shell containing medicine

Substance, radionuclide, or radiation directly involved in causing cancer

Sudden stop in effective blood flow due to the failure of the heart to contract effectively

Cardiogenic shock

Medical emergency resulting from inadequate blood flow due to dysfunction of heart ventricles

Branch of medicine dealing with the heart

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Emergency procedure for cardiac arrest

Cardiovascular disease

Class of diseases that involve the heart or blood vessels

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Medical condition

Clouding of the lens inside the eye, which leads to low vision

Medical practice to burn tissue

Chemical compound

Chemical compound

Class of pharmaceutical drugs

A group of permanent movement disorders that appear in early childhood

Cervical cancer

Cancer arising from the cervix

Human infectious disease

Treatment of cancer using drugs that inhibit cell division or kill cells

Human viral disease

Infection caused by the Chikungunya virus

Chinese herbology

Traditional Chinese herbal therapy

Form of alternative medicine

Sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis

Antipsychotic medication

Mechanical obstruction of the flow of air from the environment into the lungs

Bacterial infection of the small intestine

Chronic condition

Persistent human health condition or disease

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Lung disease involving long-term poor airflow

Chronic periodontitis

Chronic inflammatory process that affects the tissues that surround and support the teeth

Rolled bundle of dried and fermented tobacco leaves made to be smoked

Small roll of cut tobacco designed to be smoked

Medicine that reduces stomach acid

Chronic disease of the liver, characterized by fibrosis

Classical swine fever

Species of virus

Opiate and prodrug of morphine used to treat pain

A herpes simplex virus infection of the lip

Color blindness

Decreased ability to see color or color differences

State of unconsciousness

Toothed device used for styling, cleaning and managing hair and scalp

Common viral infection of the upper respiratory tract

Complete blood count

Routine laboratory test of blood cells

Comprehensive metabolic panel

Group of 14 blood tests often used in medical diagnosis

Medical condition

Congenital heart defect

Defect in the structure of the heart that is present at birth

Inflammation of the eye

Coronary artery disease

Disease characterized by plaque building up in the arteries of the heart

Subfamily of viruses in the family Coronaviridae

Sudden expulsion of air from the lungs as a reflex to clear irritants

Contagious disease caused by SARS-CoV-2

Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease

Degenerative neurological disorder

Respiratory condition that is usually triggered by an acute viral infection of the upper airway

Crown (dental restoration)

Prosthetic restoration that reproduces the crown of a tooth

Loss of hearing

Treatment for life-threatening cardiac dysrhythmias

Deficit of total body water

Firm and fixed belief in that which is based on inadequate grounding

Long-term brain disorders causing impaired memory, reasoning, and normal function together with personality changes

Tropical disease caused by the dengue virus, transmitted by mosquito

Dental avulsion

Medical condition

Form of orthodontia

Dental extraction

Operation to remove a tooth

Cord of thin filaments used to remove food and dental plaque from between teeth in areas a toothbrush is unable to reach

Surgical component that interfaces with the bone of the jaw

Biofilm of microorganisms that grows on teeth

Dental restoration

Treatments to restore function, integrity, and morphology of teeth

Medical condition

Health care occupations caring for the mouth and teeth

Surgery of the teeth and jaw bones

Branch of medicine

Prosthetic devices constructed to replace missing teeth

Substance exerted in the groin or armpits to lessen the smell of body odour

Dependent personality disorder

Personality disorder involving excess dependence on others

Depressive personality disorder

Personality disorder involving depression

Field of medicine dealing with the hair, nails, skin and its diseases

Dermatophytosis

Fungal infection of the skin

Group of endocrine diseases characterized by high blood sugar levels

Loose or liquid bowel movements

Benzodiazepine sedative

Diet (nutrition)

Sum of food consumed by an organism

Dietary supplement

Product that provides additional source of nutrients

Diphenhydramine

Antihistamine medication

Bacterial disease

Abnormal condition that negatively affects an organism

Agent that carries and transmits an infectious pathogen into another living organism

Distributive shock

Medical condition

Neurological condition causing impairment in spatial perception and stability

Any specific format for medications, specific to a dose and route

Genetic disorder, also known as "trisomy 21"

Tetracycline-class antibiotic

Class of combination vaccines

Infection by the Guinea worm

Respiratory impairment resulting from being in or underneath a liquid

Substance having an effect on the body

Group of medications that have similar chemical structures

Methods for transporting a drug in the body as needed to safely achieve its desired effect

Drug interaction

Change in the action or side effects of a drug caused

Ingestion or application of a drug in quantities greater than recommended or generally practiced

Technical analysis of a biological specimen to determine the presence or absence of drugs or their metabolites

Inflammation of the intestine causing diarrhea with blood

Distortion of the sense of taste

Specific learning disability characterized by troubles with reading

Psychiatric disorder defined by chronic depression

Eating disorder

Mental disorder defined by abnormal eating habits that negatively affect a person's physical or mental health

Viral hemorrhagic fever caused by ebolaviruses

Emergency department

Medical treatment facility specializing in emergency medicine

Emergency medical services

Emergency services dedicated to providing out-of-hospital acute medical care and transport to definitive care

Emergency medicine

Medical specialty concerned with care for patients who require immediate medical attention

Inflammation of the brain

A profoundly debilitating, often deadly infectious disease, which proves highly contagious, yet limited to a specific area and period

Aspect of health and disease science

Group of neurological disorders causing seizures

Epinephrine (medication)

Use of epinephrine as medication

Erectile dysfunction

Human disease which results in trouble maintaining an erection

Chemical compound

Bodily activity that enhances or maintains physical fitness and overall health and wellness

Extended breastfeeding

Breastfeeding past 12 or 24 months, depending on regional definition

Eye examination

A series of tests assessing vision and pertaining to the eyes

Part of the body at the front of the head

Disposable paper used on the face

Family medicine

Medical specialty

Eye condition in which light is focused behind instead of on the retina

Fecal–oral route

Disease transmission via pathogens from fecal particles

Feminine hygiene

Personal care products for menstruation, vaginal discharge etc.

Opioid medication

Union of opposite-sex gametes in sexual reproduction to form a zygote

Raised body temperature cause by disease

Organ of manipulation and sensation found in the hands of humans and other primates

Emergency first response medical treatment

Antifungal medication

Antidepressant medication

Vitamin B9; nutrient essential for DNA synthesis

Hypersensitivity reaction to a food

Collection of foods that share similar nutritional properties or biological classifications

Foodborne illness

Illness resulting from food that is spoiled or contaminated by pathogenic bacteria, viruses, parasites, or toxins

Foot (disambiguation)

Topics referred to by the same term

Area of the head between the eyebrows and the hairline

Frailty syndrome

Weakness in elderly person

Effect of low temperature on skin and other tissues.

Fungal infection

Fungal infection of animals, including humans

Disease where stones form in the gallbladder

Type of tissue death by infection or lack of blood supply

Gastroenteritis

Inflammation of the stomach and small intestine

Gastroenterology

Branch of medicine focused on the digestive system and its disorders

Gastrointestinal tract

Organ system within humans and other animals pertaining to the stomach and intestines

General anaesthetic

Agent that induces a degree of analgesia

General practitioner

Type of medical doctor specialising as a generalist, usually working in primary care setting

Generalized anxiety disorder

Long-lasting anxiety not focused on any one object or situation

Genetic disorder

Health problem caused by one or more abnormalities in the genome

Infection by herpes simplex viruses of the genitals

Specialty that focuses on health care of elderly people

Germ theory of disease

Prevailing theory about diseases

Study of the social, psychological and biological aspects of aging

Gestational diabetes

Medical condition

Parasitic disease that results in diarrhea

Inflammation of the gums

Group of eye diseases related to high pressure in the eye

Test used to estimate blood sugar levels

Sexually transmitted infection

Medical condition that results in recurrent pain and swelling of joints

Form of physical trauma sustained from the discharge of arms or munitions

Medical area for women's reproductive health

Loss of hair from the head or body

Body hair removal

Stick brush with rigid or soft bristles used in hair care

Perception in the absence of external stimulation that has the qualities of real perception

Chemical compound

Haltlose personality disorder

Personality disorder

Hand (disambiguation)

Topics referred to by the same term

Alternative to hand washing

Act of cleaning one's hands

Hand, foot, and mouth disease

Common human disease caused by a group of viruses

Head and neck cancer

Cancer arises in the head or neck region

Head lice infestation

Medical condition

Pain in head or neck

1980 ensemble comedy film directed by Robert Altman

Prevention of disease and promotion of well-being

Health education

Education for awareness of and influence on the attitude of health

Partial or total inability to hear

Noise generated by the beating heart

Burning sensation mainly due to gastric acid in the esophagus

Macroparasitic disease in which a part of the body is infected with parasitic worms

Study of blood and blood diseases

Medical procedure for purifying blood

Vascular structures in the anal canal

An inflammation of the liver.

Acute infectious disease of the liver

Human viral infection

Human viral infection

Hepatitis C virus

Species of virus

Human infectious disease

Human disease caused by Orthohepevirus A

Herbal medicine

Study and use of supposed medicinal properties of plants

Opioid analgesic and recreational drug

Viral disease caused by herpes simplex viruses

Herpes gladiatorum

Medical condition

Herpes simplex virus

Species of virus

Family of DNA viruses

Involuntary contraction of the diaphragm

High-fructose corn syrup

Processed corn syrup

History of cholera

Worldwide outbreaks and pandemics of cholera

Histrionic personality disorder

Personality disorder involving excessive emotionality and attention-seeking

Human retrovirus, cause of AIDS

Spectrum of conditions caused by HIV infection

Skin disease characterized by red, raised, and itchy bumps

Hodgkin lymphoma

Type of blood and immune-system cancer

Pseudoscientific system of alternative medicine based on the doctrine of "like cures like"

Health care facility with specialized staff and equipment

Class of vaccines against human papillomavirus

External opening of the rectum

Collective structure of a human being

Human body temperature

Typical temperature range found in humans

Central organ of the human nervous system

Human digestive system

Digestive system in humans

Mammalian eye; part of the visual organ of the human body, and move using a system of six muscles

Human fertilization

In homo sapiens, when nuclei of sperm & egg fuse to form a diploid cell, known as a zygote

Human hair color

Pigmentation of hair follicles

Upper portion of the human body

Lower extremity or limb of the human body (foot, lower leg, thigh and hip)

Part of human anatomy

Human musculoskeletal system

Organ system that gives humans the ability to move by using their muscular and skeletal systems

Feature of the face

Human nutrition

Provision of essential nutrients necessary to support human life and health

Human papillomavirus infection

Human male external reproductive organ

Human reproductive system

Organs involved in human reproduction

Internal framework of the human body

Organ covering the outside of the human body

Calcified whitish structure in humans' mouths used to break down food

Human variability

Range of possible values for any characteristic of human beings

Sound made by a human being using the vocal tract

Human–animal breastfeeding

Sustained inability to eat sufficient food

Antihistamine drug

Practices performed to preserve health

Long term high blood pressure in the arteries

Hypertensive heart disease

Medical condition

Medical condition

Medical condition

Reduced ability to smell and to detect odors

Abnormally low blood pressure

A human body core temperature below 35.0 °C

Hypovolemic shock

Medical condition

Hypoxia (medicine)

Medical condition caused by lack of oxygen in the tissues

Medication used for treating pain, fever, and inflammation

Tricyclic antidepressant medication

Immunity (medicine)

Balanced state of having adequate biological defenses to fight unwanted biological invasion

Branch of medicine studying the immune system

Human disease (bacterial infection)

Second finger of the human hand

Invasion of an organism's body tissues by disease-causing agents

Infectious diseases (medical specialty)

Medical specialty dealing with the diagnosis, control and treatment of infections

Infectious mononucleosis

Common viral infectious disease

Inability to reproduce

Invasion and occupation by pests and parasites in host

Medical condition

Infectious disease, "the flu"

Influenza vaccine

Vaccine against influenza

Injection (medicine)

Method of medication administration

Physiological wound caused by an external source

Disorder causing trouble with sleeping

Insulin (medication)

Use of insulin protein and analogs as medical treatment

Intellectual disability

Generalized neurodevelopmental disorder

Intensive care medicine

Medical care subspecialty, treating critically ill

Intensive care unit

Hospital ward that provides intensive care medicine

Internal bleeding

Medical condition

Internal medicine

Medical specialty dealing with adult diseases

Intravenous therapy

Medication administered into a vein

Introduction to viruses

Non-technical introduction to viruses

General anaesthetic given via inhalation

Uncomfortable skin sensation

Medication for parasite infestations

Japanese encephalitis

Infection of the brain caused by the Japanese encephalitis virus

Joint dislocation

Dissociative anesthetic and anti-depressant

Disease where the kidneys fail to adequately filter waste products from the blood

Kidney stone disease

Formation of mineral 'stones' in the urinary tract

Corrective ophthalmological surgery

Poisoning by lead in the body, especially affects the brain

Learning disability

Range of neurodevelopmental conditions

Legionnaires' disease

Form of atypical pneumonia

Disease caused by parasites of the Leishmania type

Chronic disease caused by infection of two mycobacterial species

Group of blood cancers that usually begin in the bone marrow

Local anesthetic

Concept of extending human lifespan by improvements in medicine or biotechnology

Lightheadedness

Medical condition

Panel of blood tests

Smallest finger of the human hand

Medical condition

Local anesthetic

Medications to reversibly block pain

Chemical compound

Medication used to treat allergies

Medical condition

Hallucinogenic drug

Lumbar puncture

Procedure to collect cerebrospinal fluid

Cancer in the lung

Infectious disease caused by Borrelia bacteria, spread by ticks

Hematologic cancer that affects lymphocytes that reside in the lymphatic system and in blood-forming organs

Major depressive disorder

Mental disorder involving persistent low mood, low self-esteem and loss of interest

Injury that could cause prolonged disability or death

Mosquito-borne disease

Medical condition that results from eating too little, too much, or the wrong nutrients

The lower jaw bone

Psychoactive drug, often called ecstasy

Viral disease affecting humans

Device to be used for medical purposes

Medical diagnosis

Process to determine or identify a disease or disorder, which would account for a person's symptoms and signs

System of moral principles of the practice of medicine

Medical genetics

Medical specialty that involves the diagnosis and management of hereditary disorders

Medical procedure

Process of medicine done to heal; course of action intended to achieve a result in the delivery of healthcare

Medical specialty

Branch of medicine concerning a specific group of diseases or population

Medical procedure performed to detect, diagnose, or monitor diseases, disease processes, susceptibility, or to determine a course of treatment

Substance used to diagnose, cure, treat, or prevent disease

Diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of illness

Medulloblastoma

Most common type of primary brain cancer in children

Cancer originating in melanocytes

Inflammation of the membranes around the brain and spinal cord

Feminine hygiene device worn inside the vagina during menstruation

Absorbent item worn in the underwear by the people who are menstruating, bleeding after giving birth or similar

Mental disorder

Medical condition

Level of psychological well-being

Mercury Poisoning

1979 song by Graham Parker

Naturally occurring psychedelic compound

Cancer associated with asbestos

Spread of a disease inside a body

Group of stereoisomers

Methamphetamine

Central nervous system stimulant

Benzodiazepine used for anesthesia and procedural sedation

Third finger of the human hand

Health science and profession that deals with pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period (including care of the newborn)

Disorder resulting in recurrent moderate-severe headaches

Any of several combined vaccines against measles, mumps, and rubella

Group of conditions characterised by a disturbance in mood

Mosquito-borne disease

Disease caused by bacteria, viruses or parasites transmitted by mosquitoes

Mouth-to-mouth resuscitation

Artificial ventilation using exhaled air from the rescuer

Liquid rinse for oral hygiene

Multiple sclerosis

Disease that damages the myelin sheaths around nerves

Programming language

Mushroom poisoning

Harmful effects from ingestion of toxic substances present in a mushroom

Medical condition

Infestation of parasitic maggots

Myocardial infarction

Interruption of blood supply to a part of the heart

Medical condition

Problem with distance vision

Piece of cloth or paper used to wipe one's face or skin while eating

A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat pain, menstrual cramps, inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, gout, and fever

Narcissistic personality disorder

Personality disorder

Form of alternative medicine

Medical symptom or condition

Device for helping people with asthma breathe better

Neglected tropical diseases

Diverse group of tropical infection diseases which are common in developing countries

Medical care of newborns, especially the ill or premature

Abnormal mass of tissue as a result of abnormal growth or division of cells

Medical specialty dealing with disorders of the nervous system

Class of mental disorders involving distress without psychosis

Organic compound and a form of vitamin B3

Nipah virus infection

Disease caused by Nipah virus

Chemical compound

Nitrous oxide (medication)

Gas used as anesthetic and for pain relief

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Class of therapeutic drug for relieving pain and inflammation

Type of viruses that cause gastroenteritis

Bleeding from the nose

Health care profession

Provision to cells and organisms to support life

Medical condition of excess body fat

Obsessive–compulsive disorder

Mental disorder

Obsessive–compulsive personality disorder

Personality disorder involving orderliness

Medical specialty concerning pregnancy and childbirth

Obstetrics and gynaecology

Medical specialty

Obstructive shock

A form of shock associated with physical obstruction of the great vessels or the heart itself

Occupational safety and health

Field concerned with the safety, health and welfare of people at work

Occupational therapy

Therapy to increase skills related to work or independent living

Human helminthiasis

Branch of medicine dealing with cancer

Medical condition

Medical condition

Operating theater

A room in a hospital in which surgeries are performed

Field of medicine treating eye disorders

Psychoactive chemical

Dried latex obtained from the opium poppy

Opportunistic infection

Infection caused by pathogens that take advantage of an opportunity not normally available

Field of health care which involves examining the eyes for defects or abnormalities as well as the medical diagnosis and management of eye disease

Oral administration

Route of administration where a substance is taken through the mouth

Cleaning the mouth by brushing the teeth and cleaning in between the teeth.

Oral rehydration therapy

Type of fluid replacement used to prevent and treat dehydration

Organ transplantation

Medical procedure in which an organ is removed from one body and placed in the body of a recipient

Specialty of dentistry that deals with the diagnosis, prevention, and correction of malpositioned teeth and jaws, and misaligned bite patterns

Orthomyxoviridae

Family of RNA viruses including the influenza viruses

Orthopedic cast

Medical aid for the treatment of bone fractures

Orthopedic surgery

Branch of surgery concerned with the musculoskeletal system

Antiviral medication used against influenza A and influenza B

Form of arthritis caused by degeneration of joints

Alternative medicine emphasizing muscle and bone manipulation

Otorhinolaryngology

Surgical subspeciality concerned with ear, nose, and throat conditions

Palliative care

Area of healthcare that focuses on relieving and preventing the suffering of patients

Pancreatic cancer

Endocrine gland cancer located in the pancreas

Widespread, often global, epidemic of severe infectious disease

Pantothenic acid

Chemical compound

Cervical screening test to detect potential cancers

Absorbent towel made from paper

Common medication for pain and fever

Healthcare professional who works in emergency medical situations

Paranoid personality disorder

Personality disorder involving mistrust of others

Parasitic disease

Medical condition

Parkinson's disease

Long-term degenerative neurological disorder

Passive–aggressive personality disorder

Personality disorder characterized by procrastination, covert obstructionism, inefficiency and stubbornness

Biological entity that causes disease in its host

Pathogen transmission

Passing of a pathogen from one organism to another

Pathogenic bacteria

Disease-causing bacteria

Pathogenic Escherichia coli

Strains of E. coli that can cause disease

Study of disease

Pattern hair loss

Medical condition

Pediatrics (journal)

Academic journal

Sexual attraction to prepubescent children

Penetrating trauma

Group of antibiotics derived from Penicillium fungi

Medical condition

Periodontal disease

Medical condition

Peripheral artery disease

Abnormal narrowing of arteries other than those that supply the heart or brain

Personal grooming

Specific behavior of an organism relating to grooming, cleaning and brushing to remove dirt and parasites

Personality disorder

Maladaptive patterns of behavior, cognition, and inner experience

Therapeutic use of bacteriophages to treat pathogenic bacterial infections.

Healthcare professional

Pharmacodynamics

Study of the biochemical and physiologic effects of drugs

Pharmacokinetics

Branch of pharmacology

Branch of biology concerning drugs

Pharmacotherapy

Medical treatment using approved pharmaceutical products

The science, technique and occupation of preparing and dispensing medicines

Dissociative hallucinogenic drug, mostly used recreationally

Anxiety disorder defined by a persistent and excessive fear of an object or situation

Medical condition

Abnormal intolerance to visual perception of light

Physical disability

Limitation on a person's physical functioning, mobility, dexterity or stamina

Physical examination

Process by which a medical professional investigates the body of a patient for signs of disease

Physical fitness

State of health and well-being

Physical therapy

Health care profession that aims to address the illnesses or injuries that limit a person's physical abilities to function in everyday life

Professional who practices medicine

Substance or treatment of no therapeutic value

Plague (disease)

Specific contagious and frequently fatal human disease caused by Yersinia pestis

Plastic surgery

Medical surgical specialty

Inflammation of the alveoli of the lungs

Medicine branch focusing on human lower extremities

Substance that causes death, injury or harm to organs

Infectious disease caused by poliovirus

Vaccine to prevent poliomyelitis

Medical term; condition of a person who has been subjected to multiple traumatic injuries

Post-nasal drip

Medical condition

Post-traumatic stress disorder

Mental disorder associated with trauma

Medical procedure

Medical condition associated with aging of the eye

Prescription drug

Medication legally requiring a medical prescription before it can be dispensed

Preventive healthcare

Prevention of the occurrence of diseases

Pathogenic type of misfolded protein

Local anesthetic drug

Intravenous medication used in anaesthesia

Beta blocker drug

Prostate cancer

Male reproductive organ cancer

Chemical compound found in some species of mushrooms

Psychedelic drug

Hallucinogenic class of psychoactive drug

Psychiatric hospital

Hospital specializing in the treatment of serious mental disorders

Psychiatric medication

A drug used to treat mental health disorders

Branch of medicine devoted to mental disorders

Psychoactive drug

Chemical substance that alters nervous system function

Mental disorder characterized by persistent antisocial behavior, impaired empathy and remorse, and bold, disinhibited, and egotistical traits

Abnormal condition of the mind

Promoting health through informed choices

Study of respiratory diseases

Pulse (disambiguation)

Topics referred to by the same term

Chemical compound

Promotion of fraudulent or ignorant medical practices

Medication used to treat malaria and babesiosis

Deadly viral disease, transmitted through animals

Group of vaccines against infection of humans and animals with the rabies virus

Radiation therapy

Therapy using ionizing radiation, usually to treat cancer

Branch of Medicine

Medication that decreases stomach acid

Recreational drug use

Use of a drug with the primary intention to alter the state of consciousness

Reduction (orthopedic procedure)

Orthopaedic surgical procedure

Communications protocol

Refractive error

Problem with focusing light accurately on the retina due to the shape of the eye

Reperfusion therapy

Medical treatment that restores blood flow through blocked arteries, typically after a heart attack

Repetitive strain injury

Medical condition

Respiratory failure

Inadequate gas exchange by the respiratory system

Respiratory rate

Breathing frequency; rate at which breathing occurs, usually measured in breaths per minute

Respiratory sounds

Medical condition

Respiratory tract infection

Infectious disease affecting nose, throat and lungs

Reverse zoonosis

Pathogens capable of transmitting from humans to other non-human animals

Rh blood group system

Human blood group systems

Rheumatic fever

Post-streptococcal inflammatory disease

Rheumatoid arthritis

Type of autoimmune arthritis

Type of medical symptom where the nasal cavity is filled with fluid mucus

Vitamin and supplement

Rift Valley fever

Human and livestock viral disease

The third from thumb finger of a human hand

Hollow part of the root of a tooth

Root canal treatment

Procedure to disinfect and fortify the interior of a tooth

Route of administration

Path by which a drug, fluid, poison, or other substance is taken into the body

Human viral disease

Sadistic personality disorder

Personality disorder diagnosis involving sadism

Shaving implement

Short-acting bronchodilator used for acute asthma

Chemical compound

Disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus

Medical condition

Infectious disease

Schistosomiasis

Human disease caused by parasitic worms called schistosomes

Schizoid personality disorder

Personality disorder involving social isolation and emotional coldness

Mental illness characterized by psychosis

Schizotypal personality disorder

Medical condition

Screening (medicine)

Brief evaluation to detect unnoticed health problems

Seasonal affective disorder

Medical condition

Period of symptoms due to abnormally excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain

Self-defeating personality disorder

Proposed personality disorder

Deterioration of function with age

Life-threatening organ dysfunction triggered by infection

Medical condition that occurs when sepsis leads to dangerously low blood pressure

Antidepressant (SSRI class) medication

Sexual and reproductive health

State of the reproductive system without evidence of disease, disorders, or deficiencies

Sexual dysfunction

Difficulty experienced by humans during any stage of normal sexual activity

Sexually transmitted infection

Infection transmitted through human sexual behavior

Hair care product

Removal of hair with a razor or other bladed implement

Cream applied to areas of hair growth to facilitate shaving

Shock (circulatory)

Medical condition of insufficient blood flow

Liquid products used for cleaning the body

Side effect (disambiguation)

Sudden unexplained death of a child of less than one year of age

Signs and symptoms

Indications of a specific illness, including psychiatric

Medical drug for erectile dysfunction and pulmonary hypertension

Medical condition involving uncontrolled growth of skin cells

Skin disease caused by bacteria, fungi, parasites or virus

Skinheads Against Racial Prejudice

Group of skinheads opposing racism

Bony structure that forms the head in vertebrates

Disorder involving pauses in breathing during sleep

Medical disorder of the sleep patterns of a person

Eradicated viral disease

Smallpox vaccine

Vaccine against Variola virus

Practice of inhaling a burnt substance for psychoactive effects

Tool specifically made to smoke tobacco or other products

Injury caused by a bite from a snake

Semi-autonomous, convulsive expulsion of air from the lungs through the nose and mouth

Social anxiety disorder

Medical condition

Medical condition

Speech disorder

Medical condition

Speech–language pathology

Disability therapy profession

Medical condition

Sports medicine

Medical branch concerned with the effects of sport and exercise

Damage to one or more ligaments in a joint

Medical condition

Staphylococcal infection

Medical condition

Sterilization (medicine)

Medical technique that intentionally leaves a person unable to reproduce

Medical condition

Knife used to remove body hair

Strain (injury)

Medical condition

Streptococcal pharyngitis

Medical condition

Stress (biology)

Organism's response to a stressor such as an environmental condition or a stimulus

Death of a region of brain cells due to poor blood flow

Speech disorder

Substance Abuse

Topics referred to by the same term

Substance dependence

Need for a drug, whose discontinuation results in withdrawal symptoms

Substance use disorder

Continual use of drugs (including alcohol) despite detrimental consequences

Burning of the skin by the sun's radiation

Supercentenarian

Someone who has lived to or passed their 110th birthday

Physician with surgical specialty

Medical procedures that involve incisive or invasive instruments into body cavities

Symptomatic treatment

Medical treatment that only affects a condition's symptoms

Syncope (medicine)

Transient loss of consciousness and postural tone

Association of several clinically recognizable features

Sexually transmitted infection

Tablet (pharmacy)

Solid form for doses of drugs or medication often taken orally

Parasitic disease due to infection with tapeworms belonging to the genus Taenia

Feminine hygiene product to absorb menstrual flow by insertion into the vagina

Telogen effluvium

Medical condition

Condition in which the outer part of the elbow becomes sore and tender

Testicular cancer

Medical condition

Bacterial infection characterized by muscle spasms

Tetracycline antibiotics

Type of broad-spectrum antibiotic

Attempted medical remediation of a health problem

Chemical compound

Formation of blood clots inside the blood vessels

First digit of the hand

Tick-borne disease

Medical condition

Chemical compound

False perception of sound

Agricultural product processed from the leaves of plants in the genus Nicotiana

Tobacco mosaic virus

Virus affecting plants of the Solanaceae family

Toe (disambiguation)

Topics referred to by the same term

Tissue paper for cleaning after defecation or urination

Deformation of teeth due to acids produced by bacteria

Medical condition of the teeth

Oral hygiene instrument

Substance to clean and maintain teeth

Topical medication

Medication applied to body surfaces

Tourette syndrome

Neurodevelopmental disorder involving motor and vocal tics

Absorbent fabric or paper, used for drying or wiping a surface

Medical condition

Study of substances harmful to living organisms

Poisonous substance produced within living cells or organisms

Parasitic disease

Tracheal intubation

Placement of a tube into the trachea

Traditional Chinese medicine

Traditional medicine in China

Traditional medicine

Medicine based on traditional beliefs

Transmissible spongiform encephalopathy

Group of brain diseases induced by prions

Topics referred to by the same term

Medicine branch

The process of determining the priority of patients' treatments based on the severity of their condition

Infectious disease

Traditional Chinese massage therapy

Type 1 diabetes

Form of diabetes mellitus

Type 2 diabetes

Type of diabetes mellitus with high blood sugar and insulin resistance

Disease caused by the bacteria Salmonella Typhi

Typhoid vaccine

Vaccines that prevent typhoid fever

Group of infectious diseases

Urinary tract infection

Infection that affects part of the urinary tract

Array of tests performed on urine

Medical specialty

Administration of a vaccine to protect against disease

Pathogen-derived preparation that provides acquired immunity to an infectious disease

Vaccine hesitancy

Reluctance or refusal to be vaccinated or have one's children vaccinated

Variant Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease

Degenerative brain disease caused by prions

Varicella vaccine

Vaccine to prevent chickenpox

Vegetative state

Disorder of consciousness caused by severe brain damage

VertiGo is a remotely controlled wheeled robot that can climb walls by using two 360° tiltable propellers

Veterinary medicine

Branch of medicine for non-human animals

Human, animal or plant disease resulting from a viral infection

Infectious agent that replicates in cells

Ability of some viruses to lie dormant within a cell

Visual impairment

Decreased ability to see

Group of the 4-6 important medical signs that indicate the status of the body’s vital functions

Nutrients required by organisms in small amounts

Essential nutrient

Vitamin used in animal cell metabolism

Class of chemically related vitamins

Essential nutrient found in citrus fruits and other foods

Group of chemical compounds

Generic descriptor for all tocopherols and tocotrienols that exhibit alpha-tocopherol activity

Structurally similar, fat-soluble vitamers found in foods and marketed as dietary supplements

Involuntary, forceful expulsion of stomach contents, typically via the mouth

Medication used as an anticoagulant

Waterborne disease

Diseases caused by pathogenic microorganisms transmitted in water

Reduction of the total body mass

West Nile fever

Human disease caused by West Nile virus infection

Woman who breastfeeds and cares for another's child

A small moistened piece of paper or cloth

WHO Model List of Essential Medicines

Document published by the World Health Organization, containing the most effective and safe medications needed in a health system

Human disease caused by the bacteria Bordetella pertussis

A broad subject that encompasses all facets of women's health

Injury where the skin is torn or blunt force trauma causes a contusion:a region of injured tissue or skin in which blood capillaries have been ruptured;a bruise

Fold, ridge, or crease in the skin

Yellow fever vaccine

Vaccine that protects against yellow fever

Antiretroviral medication used to prevent and treat HIV/AIDS

Infectious disease caused by the Zika virus

Diseases of humans caused by a pathogen