Category: M

An anatomical model of the human body, used in teaching anatomy. A model of the human body or its parts, used especially in teaching anatomy and emergency medical and nursing procedures.  

Relating to bipolar disorder.  

Sockets in the skull into which the ends of the lower jaw fit.  

A surgical operation to correct downward movement of the uterus, involving removal of the cervix.  

A person in charge of a department in the health service or in charge of a group of hospitals. Any individual who is responsible for directing the activities of an organization or one of its components. In the hospital field, however, the title of “manager” is rarely given to high ranking persons, particularly in the…

To be in charge or control of something. To be able to do something, or to succeed in doing something.  

Thermography of a breast. Diagnostic procedure in which infrared sensors are used to detect warm and cold areas (thermography) of the breast as a means of diagnosing tumors. The technique of examining the breasts for the presence of tumors or other abnormalities by thermography.  

The protruding part in the centre of the breast, containing the milk ducts through which the milk flows.  

A gland in female mammals which produces milk.  

An unusual position of a fetus in the uterus just before it is ready to be born. General term for fetal presentation other than the usual head-downward. A position of the fetus immediately before childbirth that is not ideal and may cause problems during delivery. The part of the baby that is situated at the…