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T GlossaryA | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | MN | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z tachycardia - Rapid heart beat. tachypnea - Rapid breathing. 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. tendinitis - An inflammation in a tendon or the tendon covering. tendon - A cord that connects muscle to bone or other tissue. tendonitis - Inflammation in a tendon or in the tendon covering; usually caused by not just a single injury, but a series of small stresses that repeatedly aggravate the tendon. tenesmus - Straining to have a bowel movement. May be painful and continue for a long time without result. testosterone - Key male sex hormone, which stimulates bone and muscle growth and the development of male sex characteristics. thallium stress test - A study in which radioactive potassium
is carried by the blood and the progress is followed by x-ray pictures. thrombolysis - The breaking up of a blood clot. thrombolytic therapy - A medication that dissolves blood clots. thrombosis - A blood clot formed in the blood vessel or in the heart. thrombosis, deep-vein - Formation of blood clots in veins deep inside the legs. thrombus - Blood clot. tibia - Shin bone. 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. tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF)- A condition that occurs when there is a gap between the upper and lower segments of the esophagus, and food and saliva cannot pass through. trans fat - Vegetable oil that has been treated with hydrogen in order to make it more solid and give it a longer shelf life. transplantation - To transfer (tissue or an organ) from one body or body part to another. 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 an organ or gland to visually inspect for abnormal conditions like gland enlargement, nodules, penetration of tumor through capsule of the gland and/or invasion of seminal vesicles. It may also be used for guidance of needle biopsies of the prostate gland and guiding the nitrogen probes in cryosurgery. transurethral hyperthermia - An investigative procedure that uses heat, usually provided by microwaves, to shrink the prostate. 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 laser incision of the prostate (TULIP) - The use of laser through the urethra that melts the tissue. transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) - A surgical procedure by which portions of the prostate gland are removed through the penis. transurethral surgery - surgery in which no external incision is needed. For prostate transurethral surgery, the surgeon reaches the prostate by inserting an instrument through the urethra. See below for different types of transurethral surgery. transverse colon - The part of the colon that goes across the abdomen from right to left. travelers' diarrhea - An infection caused by unclean food or drink. Often occurs during travel outside one's own country. See also gastroenteritis. tremor - A rhythmical shaking of a limb, head, mouth, tongue, or other part of the body. trichomoniasis - Very common vaginitis caused by a single-celled organism usually transmitted during sexual contact. tricusPID valve - The heart valve that controls blood flow from the right atrium into the right ventricle. Trigger finger - An irritation of the digital sheath that surrounds the flexor tendons of the finger. When the tendon sheath becomes thickened or swollen it pinches the tendon and prevents it from gliding smoothly. In some cases the tendon catches and then suddenly releases as though a trigger were released. trigger point - Hypersensitive area or site in muscle or connective tissue, usually associated with myofascial pain syndromes. triglyceride - A fat-like substance found in the blood. triple-therapy - A combination of three medicines used to treat Helicobacter pylori infection and ulcers. Drugs that stop the body from making acid are often added to relieve symptoms. tropical sprue - A condition of unknown cause. Abnormalities in the lining of the small intestine prevent the body from absorbing food normally. tubal ligation - Surgical sterilization procedure in which the fallopian tubes are sealed or cut to prevent sperm from reaching an egg. tube feeding - See enteral nutrition. tyrosine - The amino acid from which dopamine is made. |
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