Category: T

A tumorlike lesion in the lungs resulting from cryptococcosis.  

A small stick, usually of wood, used to remove food debris or plaque from between the teeth.  

The group of embryological cells that gives rise to a complete tooth.  

A tiny fiber occurring in bundles in the cytoplasm of cells that lie in contact, as in epithelial tissue. Tonofibrils are concerned with maintaining contact between adjacent cells.  

The delivery of a baby by cutting open the mother’s abdomen and womb.  

A dye used in microscopy for staining basophilic substances in tissue specimens.  

An antiseptic applied topically as a cream, powder, or solution in the treatment of various fungal infections of the skin, including ringworm. It is not effective in candidiasis. A skin-applied antifungal medication used to treat and occasionally prevent recurring tinea infections, such as athlete’s foot. In rare instances, tolnaftate might lead to skin irritation or…

A rhythmical nodding movement of the head, sometimes involving the trunk. Occasionally the use of this term is extended to include a stumbling gait. A regular nodding movement of the head that sometimes involves the trunk. The term can also refer to a staggering or reeling condition, especially when due to disease of the, spinal cord or…

An instrument for measuring the depth of color in a liquid. The color can then be compared with those on standard charts so that the concentration of a particular compound in solution can be estimated.  

Relating to the thyroid cartilage and hyoid bone. The thyrohyoid ligaments form part of the larynx; contraction of the thyrohyoid muscle raises the larynx. Relating to both the thyroid gland or cartilage and the hyoid bone in the throat.