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tachycardia
rapid heart beat.
tachypnea
rapid breathing.
tamoxifen
an anticancer drug used in hormone therapy to block the effects of estrogen.
taste
sensation produced by a stimulus applied to the gustatory nerve endings in the tongue; the four tastes include: salt, sour, sweet, and bitter; some say there is a fifth taste described as savory.
taste buds
groups of cells located on the tongue that enable one to recognize different tastes.
taste disorder
inability to perceive different flavors
technetium bone scan
radiological investigation to detect stress fractures.
telemetry unit
a small transmitter with wires that attach ECG patches to the chest that is used to send information about the heart, via radio transmission, to healthcare professionals for evaluation.
temporal arteries
vessels located over the temples on each side of the head that supply blood to part of the head.
tendon
a cord that connects muscle to bone or other tissue.
tendonitis
inflammation of a tendon or of the tendon covering; usually caused by not just a single injury, but a series of small stresses that repeatedly aggravate the tendon
thallium stress test
a study in which radioactive potassium is carried by the blood; the progress is followed by x-ray pictures.
Thomas's test
examination to detect a fixed hip deformity
thoracotomy
surgery to view the lung (that may be used to confirm cancer), or for chest trauma (to detect the source of bleeding).
throat disorders
disorders or diseases of the larynx (voice box) or esophagus.
thrombolysis
the breaking up of a blood clot.
thrombolytic drugs
medications used to dissolve blood clots.
thrombosis
an abnormal condition in which a blood clot develops in the blood vessel or in the heart.
thrombosis, deep-vein
formation of blood clots in veins deep inside the legs.
thrombus
a blood clot.
thyroplasty (Also called laryngeal framework surgery.)
surgical technique to improve the voice by altering the cartilages of the larynx
thyroxine (T4)
a hormone secreted by the thyroid gland which regulates metabolism
tibia
shin bone
tinnitus
sensation of a ringing, roaring, or buzzing sound in the ears or head; often associated with various forms of a hearing impairment.
tissue
vessels located over the temples on each side of the head that supply blood to part of the head.
tissue plasminogen activator (TPA)
a medication used to dissolve blood clots.
tomography
from the Greek words "to cut or section" (tomos) and "to write" (graphein); in nuclear medicine, it is a method of separating interference from the area of interest by imaging a cut section of the object.
tongue
large muscle on the floor of the mouth that manipulates food for chewing and swallowing; the main organ of taste; assists in forming speech sounds
total gastrectomy
complete removal of the stomach
total hysterectomy
the removal of the uterus, including the cervix; the fallopian tubes and the ovaries remain
total hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
the entire uterus, fallopian tubes, and the ovaries are surgically removed
Tourette syndrome
neurological disorder characterized by recurring movements and sounds (called tics).
tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF)
condition that occurs when there is a gap between the upper and lower segments of the esophagus, in which food and saliva cannot pass through
transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
a method of providing pain relief using electrical signals which are sent to the nerve endings.
transesophageal echocardiography (TEE)
a diagnostic test that is used to measure the sound waves that bounce off of the heart.
transient ischemic attack (TIA)
a stroke-like event that lasts for a short period of time caused by a blocked blood vessel.
transplantation
replacing a damaged organ with one from a donor.
transrectal ultrasound of the prostate
a test using sound wave echoes to create an image of the prostate gland to visually inspect for abnormal conditions such as gland enlargement, nodules, penetration of tumor through capsule of the gland, and/or invasion of seminal vesicles; may also be use
transurethral incision of the prostate (TUIP)
a procedure that widens the urethra by making some small cuts in the bladder neck, where the urethra joins the bladder, and in the prostate gland itself.
transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
surgery to remove part of the prostate gland that surrounds the urethra by using a small tool that is placed inside the prostate through the urethra; no incision is made using this method.
transurethral surgery
surgery in which no external incision is needed; the surgeon reaches the prostate by inserting an instrument through the urethra.
transvaginal ultrasound (Also called ultrasonography.)
an ultrasound test using a small instrument, called a transducer, that is placed in the vagina.
transverse colon
part of the colon that extends across the abdomen from right to left.
Trendelenburg gait
intrinsic disorder of the abductors of the hip, due to either a weakness or an inhibition to function; hip abductors are unable to stabilize the hip, as body weight is transferred to the affected side, resulting in a pelvic drop or tilt towards the opposi
tricuspid valve
the heart valve that controls blood flow from the right atrium into the right ventricle.
Trigeminal Neuralgia
A painful condition caused by a disturbance in the function of the trigeminal nerve, which carries sensation from your face to your brain. The pain is similar to an electric shock.
trigger finger
hypersensitive area or site in muscle or connective tissue; usually associated with myofascial pain syndromes.
trimester
a period of three months
tube feeding
see enteral nutrition.
Tumor
An abnormal mass of tissue that results when cells divide more than they should or do not die when they should. Tumors may be benign (not cancerous), or malignant (cancerous). Also called neoplasm.
type 1 diabetes (Also called insulin dependent diabetes.)
a condition in which the pancreas produces so little insulin that the body cannot use blood glucose as energy; which must be controlled with daily insulin injections.
type 2 diabetes (Also called non-insulin dependent diabetes.)
a condition in which the pancreas produces so little insulin that the body cannot use the blood glucose as energy; can often be controlled through meal plans and physical activity plans, and diabetes pills or insulin.
tyrosine
the amino acid from which dopamine is made
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