Glossary

Anemia Reduction of red blood cells/hemoglobin below normal in blood.

Biomolecular A molecule produced by living cells, for example, a protein.

Brucellosis An infection of humans contracted from goats, pigs, sheep, cows, and horses. caries Decay of teeth.

Cleft palate Nonfusion of the two halves of the bony palate of the mouth.

Congenital A condition that somebody is born with.

DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) A protein in cells. endocrine Relating to the endocrine system; a series of glands that secrete hormones.

Epilepsy A transient disturbance of brain function. hemoglobin Oxygen-carrying pigment of red blood cells. histological Minute structure and composition of body tissues. infection Invasion and multiplication of microorganisms in the body (bacteria, fungi, parasites, and viruses). isotope A chemical element.

Leprosy Transmitted by inhaling droplets from the lungs of infected humans.

Migraine Periodic headaches, often with nausea, caused by constriction of cranial arteries.

Neoplastic Any new and abnormal growth; cell multiplication is uncontrolled and progressive. osteoporosis Abnormal loss of bone mass. plague An infection transmitted to humans by fleas from infected rats.

Sinusitis Inflammation of the air-filled sinuses of the face. tuberculosis An infection transmitted to humans from other humans (droplet infection from the lungs) or by ingesting infected products of animals. venereal syphilis An infection transmitted venereally.