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MEDICAL TERM LAY TERMINOLOGY
intramuscular injection to put into the muscle with a needle
intraperitoneal into the abdominal cavity
intrathecal into the spinal fluid
intravenous in the blood vessel
intravenous infusion to drip into the blood vessel through a plastic tube and needle
intravesical in the bladder
intubate the placement of a tube into the airway
invasive procedure puncture, opening or cutting of the skin
ischemia decreased oxygen in a tissue (usually because of decreased blood flow)
isolated to separate; to close off
lactating making breast milk
laporatomy Incision in the abdominal wall to allow a physician to look at the organs
lesion site of the injury; site of the disease
lethargy Sleepiness
leukocyte blood cells that fight infection
leukopenia low white blood cell count
libido sexual desire; sex drive
local anesthetic medicine to numb an area of the body
localized restricted to one area
lumbar puncture
spinal tap; a needle inserted between the bones of the spine to put in a
drug or take a sample of fluid
lumbosacral lower back
lymphangiography
an x-ray of the lymph nodes or tissues after injection of dye in lymph
vessels
lymphocyte a type of white blood cell
lymphoma a cancer of the lymph nodes or tissues
maintenance dose the usual daily dose
malaise a vague feeling of discomfort, feeling bad
malignancy tumor; cancer
manifested showed
medullobastoma type of brain tumor
meningitis infection or irritation around the brain
metabolism
process by which food is used to supply energy for the body; the energy
the body uses when it works; the way the body breaks down food or a drug
metastasize spread
(MRI) Magnetic Resonance
Imaging
procedure that uses magnetic waves to take a picture of various parts of
the body (radiation is not used)
monitor check on; keep track of; watch carefully
morbidity undesired result or complication; serious disease