Medical

An abnormal and persistent fear of pain. The fear is excessive, beyond that which is expected under the circumstances, producing an anxiety reaction.

Abnormal and persistent fear of crossing streets, highways and other thoroughfares; fear of thoroughfares themselves.

An anatomic term for a crevice, furrow or depression. There are a variety of valleculae including one in the brain, another in the nail matrix, etc.

Surgical removal of the cervix, the lower portion of the uterus that protrudes into the vagina.

Surgical removal of the cervix, the lower portion of the uterus that protrudes into the vagina. Cervicectomy is also called trachelectomy.

A common street and recreational drug that comes from the marijuana plant: the hemp plant cannabis sativa. The pharmacologically active ingredient in marijuana is tetra-hydro-cannabinol (THC).

An effective immunization against tuberculosis. BCG stands for Bacille Calmette Guerin.

A malignant tumor of the mesothelium, the thin lining of the surface of the body cavities and the organs that are contained within them.

A clinical sign in medicine that is characterized by a peculiar crackling, crinkly, or grating feeling or sound under the skin, around the lungs, or in the joints.

Rheumatism in which the patient reports inconsistent pains of muscles and joints that do not correspond to true anatomy and physiology.