Adductor Muscles of the Hip A group of muscles of the hip, which include the adductor brevis, the adductor longus, the adductor magnus, the adductor minimus, the pectineus, the gracilis and the obturator externus. symptoms: Bruising, tightness, weakness Conditions: . Strain, tear
Aden- Relating to a gland. Eg: adenoma.
Aden’s Ulcer An acute, specific, necrosis of the skin and subcutaneous tissues, which is endemic in tropical regions.
Adenectomy Removal of a gland.
Adenocarcinoma Cancer that starts in the glandular cells in the lining of the oesophagus. This usually forms in the lower part of the oesophagus.
Adenocele A tumour that may develop in the glands.
Adenography The science of the description of glands.
Adenoid 1) The masses of lymphoid tissue located at the backof the nose and the upper part of the throat. 2) Of or resembling a gland.
Adenoid Hypertrophy Enlarged adenoids due to infection of the throat or nose.
Adenoidectomy Surgical removal of the adenoids.