Medical Terms

A condition involving the thickening and hardening of the walls of the arteries, which can restrict blood flow.

A blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart.

Inflammation of a joint.

Condition caused by asbestos particles in the lungs.

To remove a fluid by vacuum suction.

The buildup of plaque (fatty deposits) inside arteries, narrowing them and reducing blood flow.

The wasting away or decrease in size of an organ or tissue.

The branch of science that deals with hearing and balance, including the evaluation and rehabilitation of patients with related conditions.

A procedure in which a person's ability to hear is tested using an electronic device called an audiometer.

The act of listening to the internal sounds of the body, typically with a stethoscope.