IBD: Abbreviation for inflammatory bowel disease, a general term for two disorders ulcerative colitis and Crohns disease that cause the intestines to become swollen and inflamed.
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ICD: Abbreviation for implantable cardioverter defibrillator, a device implanted in the chest and connected to the heart that delivers a shock to stop a potentially deadly rhythm and restore a normal (sinus) rhythm.
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IU: Commonly used abbreviation for international unit, an internationally accepted amount of a substance based on its biological activity or effect; used as a measurement for fat-soluble vitamins.
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Ibuprofen: A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to reduce pain, inflammation, and fever.
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IgE: Abbreviation for immunoglobulin E, the substance responsible for most allergic reactions.
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Iliac Artery: Arteries that supply blood to the pelvis and lower limbs, branching into the internal and external iliac arteries.
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Ilium: The largest part of the hip bone, forming the upper portion of the pelvis.
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Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT): A method of using advanced imaging technology to improve the precision and accuracy of radiotherapy delivery.
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Imaging modality: A method or technique used to capture medical images, such as CT, MRI, ultrasound, or X-ray.
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Imatinib: A targeted cancer therapy used to treat chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) and other cancers.
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Immunoradiotherapy: A combination of radiotherapy and immunotherapy, where radiation is used to enhance the bodys immune response against cancer.
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Impacted Fracture: A fracture where one fragment of bone is driven into another.
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In Vitro Transcription: The synthesis of RNA from a DNA template outside of a living organism.
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Infection Control Nurse: A nurse specializing in preventing and controlling the spread of infections in healthcare settings.
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Infectious Disease Physician: A specialist in diagnosing and treating infections caused by microorganisms, including bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic infections.
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Infectious Disease Unit: A department focused on preventing, diagnosing, and treating infectious diseases.
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Inferior Mesenteric Artery: Artery that supplies blood to the colon and rectum, arising from the abdominal aorta.
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Inlet Pelvis Protocol: Patient Positioning: Supine, with the central ray angled toward the pelvis (typically 30–40 degrees caudal); Imaging Settings: 75–85 kVp, 12–20 mAs; Common Views: Inlet view to assess the pelvic ring and fractures of the pelvis.
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Insertion Mutation: A mutation where extra nucleotides are added into a gene sequence.
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Insulin: A hormone used to control blood sugar levels in patients with diabetes.
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Insulin glargine: A long-acting insulin used to manage blood glucose levels in diabetes.
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Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT): An advanced radiotherapy technique that modulates the intensity of the radiation beams to target tumors more precisely while sparing surrounding tissues.
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Intensive Care Unit (ICU): A specialized hospital department that provides critical care for patients with life-threatening conditions.
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Intercalated Artery: Smaller arteries located within organs like the kidneys, supplying oxygenated blood.
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Intercostal Veins: Veins that drain blood from the intercostal spaces and chest wall, emptying into the azygos or hemiazygos veins.
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Interdigitated Technique: A radiotherapy technique in which radiation beams are delivered in an interlaced pattern to avoid irradiating the same tissues repeatedly.
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Interlobular Septa: Thin walls of connective tissue that separate the lobules of the lungs.
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Internal Radiation Protection: Measures taken to protect the body from radioactive materials that have been inhaled, ingested, or entered the body through a wound.
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International Normalized Ratio (INR): A standardized measure of the time it takes for blood to clot, used to monitor patients on anticoagulants like warfarin.
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Interstitial Brachytherapy: A form of brachytherapy where the radioactive source is placed directly into the tumor tissue, often used for prostate or breast cancer.
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Interventional Radiologist: A radiologist who specializes in minimally invasive, image-guided procedures, such as angioplasty, biopsies, and the insertion of stents.
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Interventional Radiotherapy: A type of radiotherapy that combines both radiation therapy and minimally invasive procedures, such as catheter placement, to treat tumors.
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Intervertebral Foramen: The openings between vertebrae through which spinal nerves pass.
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Intracavitary Brachytherapy: A form of internal radiotherapy where radioactive sources are placed inside a body cavity, often used for cervical cancer.
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Intraoperative Radiography: Radiographic images taken during surgery to provide real-time feedback to the surgical team, often used in orthopedic procedures or to confirm the placement of devices like pacemakers.
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Intravenous pyelogram (IVP): An X-ray examination of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder using a contrast medium.
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Intron: A non-coding section of a gene that is transcribed into RNA but is removed during RNA splicing before translation into a protein.
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Iodine (I): Iodine-123 and Iodine-131 are radioactive isotopes, with Iodine-131 being used in thyroid cancer treatment.
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Iodine (I): Iodine-123 and Iodine-131 are radioactive isotopes, with Iodine-131 being used in thyroid cancer treatment.
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Iodine (I): Iodine-123 and Iodine-131 are radioactive isotopes, with Iodine-131 being used in thyroid cancer treatment.
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Ionization Chamber: A device used to measure ionizing radiation, its output is often reported in amperes or coulombs.
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Ionizing Radiation: Radiation that has enough energy to remove tightly bound electrons from atoms, creating ions (e.g., X-rays, gamma rays, and particulate radiation).
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Ipratropium: A bronchodilator used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma.
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Iron (Fe): Iron-59 is a radioactive isotope used in medical treatments and research related to iron metabolism.
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Ischemic Heart Disease: A condition in which the hearts blood supply is insufficient to meet its needs, often due to narrowed or blocked coronary arteries, leading to chest pain or heart attacks.
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Ischial Bursitis: Inflammation of the bursa overlying the ischial tuberosity, causing pain in the buttocks.
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Ischium: One of the three bones that make up the pelvis, located at the bottom and rear of the hip bone.
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Isosorbide dinitrate: A nitrate used to prevent and treat angina (chest pain) in heart disease.
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Isospora belli: A protozoan causing isosporiasis, leading to diarrhea, abdominal pain, and weight loss, particularly in immunocompromised individuals.
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Isotope therapy: The use of radioactive isotopes to treat cancer or other diseases, often in liquid form.
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Isotopic tracers: Radioactive substances used in medical imaging to track and diagnose diseases in organs or tissues.
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iatrogenic: Complications or poor effects caused by medical treatment.
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ice pick headache: Stabbing, very intense headaches that come on suddenly and are very brief.
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idiopathic: A condition or disease of unknown origin.
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ileum: The final section of the small intestine.
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iliopsoas muscles: Two muscles, running from the end of the spine to the thighbone, that are responsible for lifting the knee.
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immediate hypersensitivity: A category of allergic reaction, triggered by specific allergens and involving IgE. The majority of allergic reactions to pollens, pets, dust, mold, food, and insect venom are of this type.
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immobilize: To restrict the movement of a limb or other part of the body to help in healing.
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immunity: The bodys ability to resist infection and disease.
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immunization: Injection of harmless bacteria or viruses to spur the body to produce antibodies so it can resist a particular disease.
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immunoglobulin E: The substance responsible for most allergic reactions.
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immunologically privileged site: A part of the body such as the eye or ovaries where the immune system is not able to function because it may damage the tissue there.
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immunosuppressant drug: Medication that stifles the body's immune response; often given after an organ transplant to prevent rejection of the new organ.
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immunotherapy: Treating disease by enhancing or suppressing the bodys immune system.
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impacted: Something firmly fixed into place, such as a wisdom tooth.
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impaction: A mass of hardened feces blocking the rectum or colon.
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impaired glucose tolerance: Blood sugar levels that are higher than normal but not yet diabetic. This term is used when the high blood sugar levels are found with an oral glucose tolerance test.
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impedance hearing testing: A test that sends sound waves to the eardrum to determine if a problem in the middle ear is causing hearing loss.
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implantable cardioverter defibrillator: A device implanted in the chest and connected to the heart that delivers a shock to stop a potentially deadly rhythm and restore a normal (sinus) rhythm.
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impotence: The inability of the penis to become firm or to stay firm enough to have sexual intercourse.
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in situ: Latin for in place.
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inactivated vaccines: Vaccines containing microbes that have been killed, and, therefore, are unable to cause disease.
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incision: A cut made into the skin or an organ during surgery.
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incontinence: Involuntary passing of urine or feces.
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incubation period: The time between when a person is exposed to an infection and when symptoms appear.
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infarct: An area of dead tissue caused by insufficient blood supply.
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infarction: The death of tissue due to a lack of blood.
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infection: The growth of harmful organisms that can cause disease, such as bacteria, in the body.
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infectious arthritis: Arthritis caused by harmful organisms such as bacteria.
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inferior vena cava: The large vein that carries blood from the lower half of the body to the heart.
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infiltrating cancer: A cancer that has spread from where it first developed into surrounding tissue.
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inflammation: The bodys reaction to injury or infection. It is characterized by swelling, heat, redness, and pain.
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inflammatory bowel disease: A general term for two disorders, ulcerative colitis and Crohns disease, that cause the intestines to become swollen and inflamed. Often referred to as IBD.
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infusion: The slow injection of a fluid into a vein or tissues.
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ingrown toenail: A condition in which the side of a toenail pierces the skin, causing pain, swelling, and sometimes infection.
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inhibitory neurochemical: A chemical that stops the transmission of a message from one nerve cell to another.
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injectable fillers: Substances injected into the skin to fill in wrinkles or add plumpness to the lips.
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injection: Inserting fluids, such as medications, into the body by means of a hollow needle and syringe.
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innate immunity: The bodys basic defenses against disease or infection that are present from birth.
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inner ear: The deepest part of the ear, consisting of the cochlea and the labyrinth.
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inoperable: A condition that cannot be treated by surgery.
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insomnia: The inability to fall asleep or remain asleep long enough to feel rested.
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insulin resistance: A condition in which the body produces insulin but can not use it properly. This leads to diabetes.
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insulin-dependent diabetes: Now called type 1 diabetes. It occurs when the body does not produce enough insulin to control blood sugar levels properly.
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intense pulsed light: A device that emits broadband light to improve the look of the skin or remove unwanted hair.
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intensity: In exercise, a measure of how hard the body is working. Cues like breathing, talking, and sweating help measure intensity through perceived exertion.
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interferons: Proteins made by the body to protect against viruses, bacteria, and other harmful agents.
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interleukins: A group of substances that act as messengers in the immune system.
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intermediate-density lipoprotein: A type of lipoprotein. It consists of remnants of very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) that eventually turn into low-density lipoprotein (LDL).
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intermittent claudication: Pain and cramping in the legs during exercise that is caused by narrowed or blocked arteries. Also known as peripheral artery disease of the legs.
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international unit: An internationally accepted amount of a substance based on its biological activity or effect; used as a measurement for fat-soluble vitamins.
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interpersonal therapy: Short-term talk therapy focused on identifying and addressing problems in current relationships and building social skills.
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intervention study: A study that compares one group that receives a medication or other therapy (an intervention) and another group does not (controls).
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intervertebral foramen: The opening between vertebrae through which a spinal nerve exits the spinal column (plural: foramina).
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intolerance: An adverse reaction that may have similar symptoms to an allergic reaction but does not engage the immune system, and thus is not an allergy.
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intracerebral hemorrhage: A hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of a blood vessel and subsequent bleeding into the brain tissue.
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intraocular lens: A small artificial lens permanently fixed inside the eye to replace the natural lens during cataract surgery.
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intrinsic sphincter deficiency: Inability of the urinary sphincter to close completely.
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iodides: Salt compounds containing iodine that are used to control severe hyperthyroidism in special circumstances. They work by decreasing the thyroid glands production and secretion of thyroid hormone.
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iris: The colored ring in front of the lens that controls the size of the pupil and how much light enters the eye.
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irritants: Substances such as tobacco, wood smoke, perfumes, and others that cause allergy-like symptoms, although the response is not an allergic reaction.
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ischemia: Inadequate blood supply to an organ or part of the body.
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ischemic stroke: A stroke caused by an interruption in the flow of blood to the brain; almost always caused by a blood clot blocking a blood vessel.
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islets of Langerhans: Clusters of hormone-producing cells, including alpha and beta cells, that appear throughout the pancreas.
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isolated systolic hypertension: A form of high blood pressure (hypertension) characterized by elevated systolic blood pressure and normal diastolic pressure.
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isometric: An action in which a muscle generates force but does not contract or extend enough to move a joint, such as when pushing against an immovable object.
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isotonic: An actions in which a muscle generates force by contracting or lengthening to move an attached joint through its range of motion, such as lifting a dumbbell from knee-height to shoulder-height.
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