Glossary - A

ABO incompatibility
ACE inhibitors
ACE levels
ACL degrees
ACL injury
ACL reconstruction
ACL reconstruction - discharge
ACTH
ACTH (cosyntropin) stimulation test
ADH
AIDS
AIDS - resources
ALP
ALP isoenzyme test
ALS - resources
ALT
APGAR
AST
Aarskog syndrome
Aase syndrome
Abdomen - swollen
Abdominal CT scan
Abdominal MRI scan
Abdominal aortic aneurysm
Abdominal aortic aneurysm repair - open
Abdominal aortic aneurysm repair - open - discharge
Abdominal bloating
Abdominal exploration
Abdominal film
Abdominal girth
Abdominal girth measurement
Abdominal mass
Abdominal muscles
Abdominal organs
Abdominal pain
Abdominal quadrants
Abdominal radiation - discharge
Abdominal rigidity
Abdominal sounds
Abdominal tap
Abdominal ultrasound
Abdominal wall fat pad biopsy
Abdominal wall surgery
Abnormal discharge from the nipple
Abnormal menstrual periods
Abnormal posturing
Abortion - medical
Abortion - surgical
Abortion procedure
Abscess
Abscess scan - radioactive
Absence of menstruation (amenorrhea)
Absent pulmonary valve
Acanthosis nigricans
Acanthosis nigricans - close-up
Acanthosis nigricans on the hand
Acetaminophen and codeine overdose
Acetaminophen overdose
Acetone poisoning
Acetylcholine receptor antibody
Achalasia
Achilles tendinitis
Achilles tendon rupture - aftercare
Achondrogenesis
Achondroplasia
Acid loading test (pH)
Acid mucopolysaccharides
Acid-fast stain
Acidosis
Acne
Acne - close-up of pustular lesions
Acne on the back
Acne, close-up of cysts on the back
Acne, cystic on the back
Acne, cystic on the chest
Acne, cystic on the face
Acne, vulgaris on the back
Acoustic neuroma
Acoustic trauma
Acquired platelet function defect
Acrodermatitis
Acrodysostosis
Acromegaly
Actinic keratosis
Actinic keratosis - close-up
Actinic keratosis - ear
Actinic keratosis on the arm
Actinic keratosis on the forearms
Actinic keratosis on the scalp
Actinomycosis
Actinomycosis (lumpy jaw)
Active vs. inactive muscle
Acupuncture
Acute
Acute HIV infection
Acute MI
Acute adrenal crisis
Acute arterial occlusion - kidney
Acute bilateral obstructive uropathy
Acute cerebellar ataxia
Acute cholecystitis
Acute cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection
Acute histoplasmosis
Acute kidney failure
Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL)
Acute lymphocytic leukemia - photomicrograph
Acute monocytic leukemia - skin
Acute mountain sickness
Acute myeloid leukemia
Acute nephritic syndrome
Acute pancreatitis
Acute respiratory distress syndrome
Acute tubular necrosis
Acute unilateral obstructive uropathy
Acute upper airway obstruction
Acute vs. chronic conditions
Addison's disease
Adenocarcinoma
Adenocarcinoma - chest x-ray
Adenoid removal
Adenoid removal
Adenoids
Adenomyosis
Adhesion
Adjustable gastric banding
Adjustment disorder
Adolescent control test
Adolescent depression
Adolescent development
Adolescent pregnancy
Adolescent test or procedure preparation
Adrenal Tumor - CT
Adrenal gland biopsy
Adrenal gland hormone secretion
Adrenal glands
Adrenal metastases, CT scan
Adrenalectomy
Adrenergic bronchodilator overdose
Adrenocortical carcinoma
Adrenoleukodystrophy
Adult Heimlich maneuver (unconcious)
Adult Still's disease
Adult dermatome
Adult facial acne
Advance care directives
Advanced care directives
Aerobic
Aerobic bacteria
Aerobic exercise
Aerobic organisms
Aflatoxin
After a fall in the hospital
After an exposure to sharps or body fluids
After chemotherapy - discharge
After your child’s umbilical hernia repair
After your child's ear tube surgery
After your child's inguinal hernia repair
After your child's tonsil or adenoid surgery
Aftershave poisoning
Agammaglobulinemia
Age-appropriate diet for children
Age-related hearing loss
Aged eye anatomy
Aged hair follicle
Aged male reproductive system
Aggressive hepatitis
Aging and exercise
Aging changes in body shape
Aging changes in hair and nails
Aging changes in hearing
Aging changes in hormone production
Aging changes in immunity
Aging changes in nails
Aging changes in organs - tissue - cells
Aging changes in skin
Aging changes in sleep
Aging changes in the bones - muscles - joints
Aging changes in the breast
Aging changes in the face
Aging changes in the female reproductive system
Aging changes in the heart and blood vessels
Aging changes in the kidneys
Aging changes in the lungs
Aging changes in the male reproductive system
Aging changes in the nervous system
Aging changes in the senses
Aging changes in vital signs
Aging spots
Aging spots - should you be concerned
Agitation
Agranulocytosis
Aicardi syndrome
Airway burn
Albinism
Albumin - serum
Albumin injection
Alcohol and diet
Alcohol and pregnancy
Alcohol use and safe drinking
Alcohol withdrawal
Alcoholic cardiomyopathy
Alcoholic ketoacidosis
Alcoholic liver disease
Alcoholic neuropathy
Alcoholism
Alcoholism - resources
Alcoholism and alcohol abuse
Aldolase test
Aldosterone
Aldosterone level test
Alertness - decreased
Alkalosis
Alkaptonuria
Allergen
Allergic conjunctivitis
Allergic reactions
Allergic reactions to medication
Allergic rhinitis
Allergic rhinitis - self-care
Allergic rhinitis - what to ask your doctor - adult
Allergic rhinitis - what to ask your doctor - child
Allergic vasculitis
Allergies
Allergies, asthma, and dust
Allergies, asthma, and molds
Allergies, asthma, and pollen
Allergy skin prick or scratch test
Allergy symptoms
Allergy testing - skin
Allergy to mold - animal dander - dust
Aloe
Alopecia areata
Alopecia areata with pustules
Alopecia totalis - back view of the head
Alopecia totalis - front view of the head
Alopecia, under treatment
Alpha fetoprotein
Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency
Alpha-1 antitrypsin test
Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors
Alport syndrome
Alström syndrome
Alternative medicine - pain relief
Alveolar abnormalities
Alzheimer’s - resources
Alzheimer's disease
Am I in labor?
Amaurosis fugax
Ambiguous genitalia
Amblyopia
Amebiasis
Amebic brain abscess
Amebic liver abscess
Amelogenesis imperfecta
Amenorrhea - primary
Amino acids
Aminoaciduria
Aminoaciduria urine test
Aminophylline overdose
Amitriptyline and perphenazine overdose
Amitriptyline hydrochloride overdose
Ammonia poisoning
Ammonium hydroxide poisoning
Ammonium ion
Amniocentesis
Amniotic constriction bands
Amniotic fluid
Amphetamine intoxication
Amputated finger
Amputation - traumatic
Amputation repair
Amylase - blood
Amylase - urine
Amylase urine test
Amyloidosis on the face
Amyloidosis on the fingers
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Anaerobic
Anaerobic bacteria
Anaerobic organism
Anal fissure
Anal sphincter anatomy
Analgesic nephropathy
Anaphylaxis
Anaplastic thyroid cancer
Anastomosis
Anatomical landmarks, back view
Anatomical landmarks, front view
Anatomical landmarks, side view
Anatomy of a normal placenta
Androgen insensitivity syndrome
Anemia
Anemia - B12 deficiency
Anemia of chronic disease
Anencephaly
Anesthesia
Anesthesia - what to ask your doctor - adult
Anesthesia - what to ask your doctor - child
Aneurysm
Aneurysm in the brain
Angina
Angina - discharge
Angina - what to ask your doctor
Angina - when you have chest pain
Angiodysplasia of the colon
Angioedema
Angioma serpiginosum
Angioplasty and stent - heart - discharge
Angioplasty and stent placement - carotid artery
Angioplasty and stent placement - carotid artery - discharge
Angioplasty and stent placement - heart
Angioplasty and stent placement - peripheral arteries
Angioplasty and stent placement - peripheral arteries - discharge
Animal bite
Animal bites
Anisocoria
Ankle anatomy
Ankle fracture - aftercare
Ankle ligament injury
Ankle pain
Ankle replacement
Ankle replacement - discharge
Ankle sprain
Ankle sprain swelling
Ankylosing spondylitis
Annular pancreas
Anomalous left coronary artery
Anomalous left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery
Anorchia
Anorectal abscess
Anorectal fistulas
Anorexia nervosa
Anoscopy
Anterior
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury
Anterior heart arteries
Anterior knee pain
Anterior skeletal anatomy
Anterior vaginal wall repair
Anthrax
Anti-DNase B
Anti-glomerular basement membrane
Anti-insulin antibody test
Anti-reflux surgery
Anti-reflux surgery - children
Anti-reflux surgery - children - discharge
Anti-reflux surgery - discharge
Anti-rust product poisoning
Anti-smooth muscle antibody
Antibodies
Antibody
Antibody titer
Anticoagulant rodenticides poisoning
Antidiarrheal drug overdose
Antifreeze poisoning
Antigen
Antigen injection
Antigens
Antihistamines for allergies
Antimitochondrial antibody
Antinuclear antibody panel
Antiparietal cell antibodies
Antiparietal cells antibodies test
Antisocial personality disorder
Antistreptolysin O titer
Antithrombin III
Antithyroglobulin antibody
Antithyroid microsomal antibody
Aortic aneurysm
Aortic aneurysm repair - endovascular
Aortic aneurysm repair - endovascular- discharge
Aortic angiography
Aortic arch syndrome
Aortic dissection
Aortic insufficiency
Aortic rupture, chest x-ray
Aortic stenosis
Aortic valve surgery - minimally invasive
Aortic valve surgery - open
Aortopulmonary window
Apert syndrome
Aplastic
Aplastic condition
Apnea monitor
Apnea of prematurity
Apolipoprotein B100
Apolipoprotein CII
Apoplexy
Appendectomy
Appendicitis
Appendix
Appetite - decreased
Appetite - increased
Appropriate for gestational age (AGA)
Apraxia
Arachnids, basic features
Arachnodactyly
Areas where bedsores occur
Arm CT scan
Arm MRI scan
Armpit lump
Arrhenoblastoma of ovary
Arrhythmias
Arterial blood sample
Arterial embolism
Arterial insufficiency
Arterial plaque build-up
Arterial stick
Arteries of the brain
Arteriogram
Arteriovenous malformation - cerebral
Artery cut section
Arthritis
Arthritis - resources
Arthritis in hip
Arthropods, basic features
Arthroscopy
Asbestos-related pleural effusion
Asbestosis
Ascariasis
Ascaris lumbricoides egg
Ascites
Ascites with ovarian cancer, CT scan
Aseptic meningitis
Aseptic necrosis
Asherman syndrome
Aspartic acid
Asperger syndrome
Aspergilloma
Aspergillosis
Aspergillosis - chest x-ray
Aspergillosis precipitin
Aspergillus antigen skin test
Asphalt cement
Aspiration
Aspiration pneumonia
Aspirin and heart disease
Aspirin overdose
Assisted delivery with forceps
Asthma
Asthma - child - discharge
Asthma - children
Asthma - control drugs
Asthma - quick-relief drugs
Asthma - what to ask the doctor - adult
Asthma - what to ask your doctor - child
Asthma and allergy - resources
Asthma and school
Asthma control drugs
Asthma quick relief drugs
Asthma triggers
Asthmatic bronchiole and normal bronchiole
Astigmatism
Asymptomatic
Asymptomatic HIV infection
Asymptomatic bacteriuria
Asymptomatic conditions
Ataxia - telangiectasia
Atelectasis
Atheroembolic renal disease
Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis of internal carotid artery
Atherosclerosis of the extremities
Athetosis resulting from basal ganglia injury
Athlete's foot
Athlete's foot, tinea pedis
Atopic dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis - self-care
Atopic eczema
Atopy on the ankles
Atrial fibrillation - discharge
Atrial fibrillation or flutter
Atrial myxoma
Atrial septal defect
Atrial septal defect (ASD)
Atrioventricular block, ECG tracing
Atrioventricular canal (endocardial cushion defect)
Atrophic vaginitis
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Atypical pneumonia
Audiometry
Auer rods
Aural polyps
Auscultation
Autism
Autism - resources
Autoerythrocyte sensitivity
Autoimmune disorders
Autoimmune hepatitis
Autoimmune liver disease panel
Autoinoculation
Automatic dishwasher soap poisoning
Autonomic Nerves
Autonomic hyperreflexia
Autonomic neuropathy
Autosomal dominant
Autosomal dominant genes
Autosomal recessive
Avian influenza
Avoidant personality disorder
Axillary nerve dysfunction