Costalgia (kos-tal'je-ah). Painful ribs.
Cretinism (kre'tin-izm). Congenital deficiency of thyroid secretion resulting in abnormal
physical and mental development.
Cryptogenic (krip"to-jen'ik). Of unknown or obscure origin usually said of a disease.
Cryptorchidism (krip-tor'ki-dizm). Failure of the testes to enter the scrotum.
Cutaneous (ku-ta'ne-us). Of the skin.
Cuticle (ku'te-kl). The outermost layer of skin.
Cyanosis (si"ah-no'sis). A bluish discoloration of the skin.
Cytology (si-tol'o-je). The scientific study of cells.
D
Deamination (de-am"I-na'shun). Removal of the amino group, -NH2, from a compound.
Dehydrate (de-hi'drat). To remove water from.
Dermatology (der"mah-tol'o-je). The study of diseases of the skin.
Dermatophytosis (der'mah-to-fi-to'sis). Fungal infection of the skin.
Diarrhea (di"ah-re'ah). Excessive frequency and liquidity of bowel movements.
Diuretic (di"u-ret'ik). An agent that promotes the excretion of urine.
Dyslexia (dis-lex'se-ah). A disturbance in the ability to read.
Dysmenorrhea (dis"men-o-re'ah). Painful menstruation.
Dysphagia (dis-fa'je-ah). Disturbance in swallowing.
Dysuria (dis-u're-ah). Pain during urination.
E
Ectoderm (ek'to-derm). The outer layer of cells of the embryo.
Edema (e-de'mah). Accumulation of fluid in the cells and tissues.
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