Medical Terms

The part of the neuron that stretches outward and receives signals from neighboring neurons.

Immune cells that help start the adaptive immune response by presenting antigens to T cells.

A low mood, characterized by feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness, irritability, lack of interest in previously enjoyable activities, and potentially suicidal thoughts.

A rash with inflammation.

Middle layer of skin; often called the dermal layer.

Therapies that reduce allergic responses by gradually exposing the body to allergens.

A condition acquired after birth that delays or interrupts normal development.

Often called diabetes; a disease in which the body has abnormally high levels of sugar in the blood.

The filtration of the blood using a machine to partially substitute for kidney function by filtering toxins and removing excess water from the body.

The phase of the heartbeat when the heart muscle relaxes and allows the chambers to fill with blood.