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Medical Terms
Cystoscopy
Endoscopic procedure to visually examine the interior of the bladder using a tiny camera on a flexible tube inserted via the urethra.
Cytokine
A signaling molecule that regulates immunity and inflammation.
Cytotoxic T Cell
A T cell that kills infected or abnormal cells.
Deafness
The partial or complete loss of the ability to hear.
Deep
Extending beneath the body surface.
Defecation
The process of eliminating indigestible substances from the body.
Defibrillation
A procedure that uses electric shocks to restore a normal heartbeat in life-threatening arrhythmias.
Degeneration
The process of breaking down over time.
Degenerative Disease
A disease in which tissue function or structure progressively breaks down over time.
Dehydration
Excessive loss of body water leading to imbalance in bodily functions.
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