Medical Terminology

The proportion of red blood cells in the blood, expressed as a percentage.

The study of blood and blood disorders.

A localized collection of blood outside the blood vessels, potentially caused by injury, surgery, or other factors affecting the cardiovascular system.

The presence of blood in the urine, which can indicate a range of conditions affecting the kidneys, bladder, or other parts of the urinary tract.

Paralysis or weakness affecting one side of the body, often caused by damage to the brain or nerves.

The protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the body’s tissues.

The coughing up of blood or blood-stained sputum, which can indicate a range of conditions affecting the lungs or airways.

The part of the digestive system that includes the stomach, small and large intestine, and other organs involved in the digestion and absorption of food.

Bleeding from a blood vessel or other source, which can range from minor to life-threatening depending on the severity and location.

A diagnostic or therapeutic procedure that uses a thin, flexible tube with a camera and light on the end to examine or perform surgery on the esophagus, stomach, and upper part of the small intestine.

Swollen veins in the rectum or anus, potentially causing pain, itching, and bleeding, often associated with underlying factors affecting digestive health.

A group of eye conditions characterized by damage to the optic nerve, potentially causing vision loss or other visual disturbances, and potentially leading to blindness if left untreated.

Inflammation of the liver, often caused by viral infections or other factors affecting liver function.

A measure of kidney function that estimates the rate at which blood is filtered through the glomeruli in the kidneys, indicating how well the kidneys are functioning.

A chemical produced by the body that plays a role in various physiological processes, including immune response and inflammation, and can also be a cause of allergic reactions.

Inflammation of the glomeruli, the small blood vessels in the kidneys that filter waste products from the blood, which can impair kidney function and potentially lead to kidney failure.

A common benign breast tumor, often occurring in younger women, which can cause a lump or mass in the breast tissue.

Noncancerous growths in the uterus, often causing pain, heavy menstrual bleeding, and other symptoms, and potentially affecting fertility or other aspects of reproductive health.

A rare disorder characterized by abnormal growth of cells in the walls of arteries, leading to potential blockage or rupture of the blood vessels.

A chronic disorder characterized by widespread pain, fatigue, and other symptoms affecting the muscles, joints, and other tissues throughout the body.

A type of cancer that begins in the fibrous connective tissue, potentially affecting various organs or tissues throughout the body.