Medical Terms

Also known as pinkeye: inflammation of the conjunctiva (outermost eye layer), caused by infection or allergies.

A translucent disc placed on the surface of the cornea to correct refractive (focus) problems.

The shortening of muscles, which moves bones.

The transparent front-most part of the eye that helps the lens focus light on the retina.

The surgical replacement of a portion of the cornea using tissue obtained from an organ donor.

A vertical plane that divides the body into front and back halves.

A procedure where a catheter is inserted into coronary arteries to diagnose or treat heart conditions.

A tract of neurons that descends from the primary motor cortex, crosses over in the brain stem, and then connects with motor neurons in the spinal cord.

A hormone produced by the adrenal glands in response to stress.

Related to the upper part of the head or skull.