Dactyl
Dactyl A finger or toe. Synonyms: Digit
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Deltoid
Deltoid The main muscle in the shoulder – it is made up of three parts – the anterior, the lateral and the posterior. It runs from the shoulder blade to the collarbone. Synonyms: Symptoms: Tightness, weakness, limited movement, swelling and bruising. Conditions: Strain and tear
Descending aorta
Descending Aorta The descending aorta starts at the aortic arch and runs down through the chest and the abdomen. Synonyms: Trunk artery Symptoms: Sudden pain in the back, low blood pressure, breathlessness Conditions:. Aneurysm, dissection
Descending Colon
Descending Colon The descending colon is the part of the large intestine that passes downwards after the transverse colon. It is used to store the remains of digested food that will be emptied into the rectum. Synonyms: Sigmoid colon Symptoms: Abdominal cramping, constipation, diarrhea, bloating Conditions: Inflammatory bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, colon cancer …
Diaphragm
Diaphragm The diaphragm is the main muscle of respiration . It is situated below the lungs and has an upward curve. Synonyms: Symptoms: Pain in the chest, shortness of breath, rapid heart rate. Conditions: Hernias, tumours
Digit
Digit 1) A finger, thumb or toe. 2) A number.
Duodenum
Duodenum The duodenum is a hollow jointed tube which connects the stomach to the middle part of the small intestine Synonyms: Symptoms: Burning , cramps, gas, bloating Conditions: Ulcers, gastritis, gastroparesis