Medical Terms

Condition in which the feet of an infant present before the head during birth.

Respiratory organ that serves as the main passageways for air into the lungs.

Type of pneumonia characterized by lung inflammation, generally associated with bronchitis, and localized in the bronchioles and surrounding alveoli.

Excessive bronchial secretions.

Condition caused by cotton dust in the lungs.

The hardening of tissue due to calcium buildup.

The biologically active form of vitamin D that is produced in the kidney and is important in the maintenance of calcium homeostasis and bone health.

A nutrient that the body uses to create strong, healthy bones.

The process of adjusting an instrument to ensure its accuracy.

A test of the vestibular system performed by irrigating the external ear canal with warm or cold water.