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lymph nodes
Also called lymph glands. Small, beanshaped structures that form part of the lymphatic system. They collect and destroy bacteria and viruses.
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Also called lymph glands. Small, beanshaped structures that form part of the lymphatic system. They collect and destroy bacteria and viruses.
A surgical technique that involves several small cuts instead of one large cut on the abdomen. Also called keyhole or laparoscopic surgery….
The pouch at the beginning of the large bowel that receives waste from the small bowel.
The removal of a small sample of tissue from the body for examination under a microscope to help diagnose a disease.
A small dark spot on the skin that arises from skin cells called melanocytes. Also called a mole….
A small medical appliance installed beneath the skin. A tube called a catheter connects the port to a vein so that fluids can be passed into the body. Also called an infusaport….
A small machine, usually attached to a finger or toe, that measures how much oxygen is in the blood….
A scan using small amounts of radioisotope to find areas of bone where there is cancer….
Small openings in the oral cavity that release saliva into the mouth. The ducts are connected to the salivary glands….
A small, permanent tube used to drain fluid build-up in the brain….
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