Category: F

Excision of the fascia that covers the surface of a muscle.  

Malignant masses on the surface of the liver.  

Vestibular folds in the larynx that do not produce sounds. These are one of the two tissue folds located in the larynx, or voice box, positioned above the actual vocal cords. However, they don’t participate in speech production.  

Colloquial term for the back of the elbow, where the ulnar nerve is near the surface. A sharp blow to the site causes a most unpleasant shock or tingle. A colloquial term for the groove along the inner back side of the elbow (behind and underneath the medial epicondyle of the humerus) in which the…

Inflammatory condition caused by a fungus. Common fungal infections are candidiasis, tinea (ring-worm), and coccidioidomycosis. Pathological invasion of the body by yeast or other fungi. Fungi are most likely to produce disease in patients whose immune defenses are compromised. Fungal infections, also referred to as mycoses, encompass a diverse group of diseases resulting from the…

Forcible administration of food (e.g., through a nasal tube) to someone who will not (e.g., as a political protest) or cannot otherwise eat. Tube feeding to an individual who does not want to eat or to be fed by this means.  

Abnormal condition in which the foot is not in its normal flexed position, but rather drags; it is usually due to damage to the nerves of the foot. An abnormal neuromuscular condition often caused by damage to the nerve that extends into the foot. In foot-drop, there is an inability to flex the foot. Consequently,…

Fomites, any object (as a utensil, towel, money) that can support and transmit disease-causing organisms. Any object that is used or handled by a person with a communicable disease and may therefore become contaminated with the infective organisms and transmit the disease to a subsequent user. Common fomites are towels, bed-clothes, cups, and money. Any…

Any of several abnormal reactions; mental disorder.  

Oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent used in the treatment of arthritis; side effects include stomach irritation and intestinal bleeding. This is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) primarily employed to alleviate symptoms associated with musculoskeletal disorders, including rheumatoid arthritis.