Anterior Tibial Artery
Acute Diseases Inflammation of the lung caused by the body’s immune reaction to small air-borne particles such as mould, fungi or bacteria. Synonyms: Symptoms: Conditions:
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Anterior Tibial Artery
Anterior Tibial Artery One of two divisions of the popliteal artery which supplies various muscles of the leg and foot. Synonyms: Symptoms: Conditions: Aneurysm, Entrapment
Anterior Tibial Vein
Anterior Tibial Vein Deep vein of the lower leg which empties into the popliteal vein. Synonyms: Symptoms: Conditions:. Aneurysm, Entrapment
Anus
Anus The anus is the opening at the end of the digestive system, and the waste from digestion is excreted through it. Synonyms: Butt hole Symptoms: Itching, bleeding, pain, discharge of mucus. Conditions:. Hemorrhoids, cancer, fissures
Aorta
Aorta The main artery in the body which takes blood to other parts. Synonyms: Symptoms: Conditions: Aneurysm, dissection, infection
Aortic Arch
Aortic Arch The part of the aorta that is between the ascending and descending aorta. It helps take blood to the head and upper extremities. Synonyms: Transverse Arch Symptoms: Breathing issues, numbness of an arm, swallowing problems Conditions: Congenital defects
Aortic Valve
Aortic Valve One of the four heart valves. It is located between the left ventricle and the aorta. Synonyms: Aortic semilunar Symptoms: Shortness of breath, fainting, pain in chest Conditions: stenosis, regurgitation
Appendix
Appendix A small long thin pouch of intestinal tissue with a closed end which is attached to the cecum. Synonyms: Symptoms: Sudden pain, on the right side of the lower abdomen, vomiting, nausea Conditions: Appendicitis,
Arm
Arm: The limb which is attached to the shoulder and has the hand at the end.
Arthritis
Arthritis Inflammation of a joint, causing pain and swelling. Usually caused by injury, infection, or degenerative changes. Synonyms: osteoarthritis