Medical Terms

A disease of unknown cause characterized by the rapid onset of facial paralysis, which is usually temporary and limited to one side of the face; it is named after Scottish anatomist Charles Bell.

An electrolyte that is important to the body's pH homeostasis system.

Anatomical parts that are the same on both sides of a plane.

A biological substance, such as blood or another bodily fluid, that has the potential to transmit disease.

A diagnostic procedure in which tissue cells are surgically removed from a patient and examined for the presence of disease.

A mental health disorder characterized by cycles of high mood, or mania, followed by periods of depression.

Organ that stores liquid or gas.

A sac made of muscle that stores urine until the body is ready to dispose of it.

Fluid that circulates in the body and delivers nutrients and oxygen to cells.

Contribute to the formation of blood, including red and white blood cells.