Medical Terms

Inflammation of the colon.

Elastic fibers present throughout the musculoskeletal system.

A diagnostic procedure in which a camera is inserted into the large intestine to examine the patient for signs of disease.

A group of mostly genetic (inborn) disorders characterized by a decreased or absent ability to see color or perceive color differences.

Inflammation of vaginal lining.

A disease that is contagious.

Dense bone tissue that forms the hard outer layer of bones and is composed of organized columns that provide strength.

A group of proteins that enhance immune responses.

Collective term for the system that transports air to the sites of oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange.

A condition that is present at birth.