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This is a list of roots, suffixes, and prefixes used in medical terminology, their meanings, and their etymologies. Most of them are combining forms in Neo-Latin and hence international scientific vocabulary. There are a few general rules about how they combine.
Basophilic is a technical term used by pathologists. It describes the appearance of cells , tissues and cellular structures as seen through the microscope after a histological section has been stained with a basic dye .
Basopenia (a low basophil count) is difficult to demonstrate as the normal basophil count is so low; it has been reported in association with autoimmune urticaria [15] (a chronic itching condition). Basophilia is also uncommon but may be seen in some forms of leukemia or lymphoma.
An itch (also known as pruritus) is a sensation that causes a strong desire or reflex to scratch. [1] Itches have resisted many attempts to be classified as any one type of sensory experience. Itches have many similarities to pain , and while both are unpleasant sensory experiences, their behavioral response patterns are different.
Prurigo is a reactive cutaneous disorder characterized by prurigo papules or nodules.Isolated papules that itch intensely are called prurigo papules. Scratching can cause erosions to form at the top, although unlike eczematous papules, these typically don't show any noticeable phenotypic alterations.
An anterior pituitary basophil is a type of cell in the anterior pituitary which manufactures hormones.. It is called a basophil because it is basophilic (readily takes up bases), and typically stains a relatively deep blue or purple.
Pruritus, commonly known as itchiness, is a sensation exclusive to the skin, and characteristic of many skin conditions. Pages in category "Pruritic skin conditions" The following 26 pages are in this category, out of 26 total.
A skin condition, also known as cutaneous condition, is any medical condition that affects the integumentary system—the organ system that encloses the body and includes skin, nails, and related muscle and glands. [1]