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Tricuspid valve
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Tricuspid valve The heart valve that controls blood flow from the right atrium into the right ventricle.
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Heart
The hollow, muscular organ responsible for pumping blood through the circulatory system.
Valve
A fold in the lining of an organ that prevents fluid from flowing backward.
Blood
The life-maintaining fluid which is made up of plasma, red blood cells (erythrocytes), white blood cells (leukocytes), and platelets; blood circulates through the body's heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries; it carries away waste matter and carbon dioxide, and brings nourishment, electrolytes, hormones, vitamins, antibodies, heat, and oxygen to the tissues.
Atrium
Atria pl. One of two upper chambers in the heart.
Ventricle
One of the two lower chambers of the heart.
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Triceps
A muscle of the arm used to extend the forearm.
Trichiasis
The inward turning of an eyelash. If it scratches the cornea, there is discomfort similar to a foreign body sensation.
Trichinosis
Infection with a roundworm caused by consumption of larvae in undercooked pork or other infected meat.
Trichlorex
Trichlorex is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): trichlormethiazide.
Trichlormas
Trichlormas is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): trichlormethiazide.
Trichlormethiazide
Trichlormethiazide is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): trichlormethiazide.
Trichlormethiazide with reserpine
Trichlormethiazide with reserpine is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): reserpine; trichlormethiazide.
Trichomonas
A genus of parasitic flagellate protozoans distinguished by the presence of four anterior flagella, an undulating membrane, and a trailing flagellum.
Trichomoniasis
Very common vaginitis caused by a single-celled organism usually transmitted during sexual contact.
Trichotillomania
The pulling out of one's own hair to the point that it is noticeable and causing significant distress or impairment.
Triclos
Triclos is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): triclofos sodium.
Tricor
Tricor is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): fenofibrate.
Tricor micronized
Tricor micronized is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): fenofibrate.
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Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
A surgical procedure by which portions of the prostate gland are removed through the penis.
Transurethral surgery
Surgery in which no external incision is needed. For prostate transurethral surgery, the surgeon reaches the prostate by inserting an instrument through the urethra. See below for different types of transurethral surgery.
Transverse colon
The part of the colon that goes across the abdomen from right to left.
Traveler's diarrhea
An infection caused by unclean food or drink. Often occurs during travel outside one's own country. See also gastroenteritis.
Trichomoniasis
Very common vaginitis caused by a single-celled organism usually transmitted during sexual contact.
Tricuspid valve
Trigger point
Hypersensitive area or site in muscle or connective tissue, usually associated with myofascial pain syndromes.
Triglyceride
A fat-like substance found in the blood.
Triple-therapy
A combination of three medicines used to treat Helicobacter pylori infection and ulcers. Drugs that stop the body from making acid are often added to relieve symptoms.
Tropical sprue
A condition of unknown cause. Abnormalities in the lining of the small intestine prevent the body from absorbing food normally.
Tubal ligation
Surgical sterilization procedure in which the fallopian tubes are sealed or cut to prevent sperm from reaching an egg.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Heart
The hollow, muscular organ responsible for pumping blood through the circulatory system.
Valve
A fold in the lining of an organ that prevents fluid from flowing backward.
Blood
The life-maintaining fluid which is made up of plasma, red blood cells (erythrocytes), white blood cells (leukocytes), and platelets; blood circulates through the body's heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries; it carries away waste matter and carbon dioxide, and brings nourishment, electrolytes, hormones, vitamins, antibodies, heat, and oxygen to the tissues.
Atrium
Atria pl. One of two upper chambers in the heart.
Ventricle
One of the two lower chambers of the heart.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Triceps
A muscle of the arm used to extend the forearm.
Trichiasis
The inward turning of an eyelash. If it scratches the cornea, there is discomfort similar to a foreign body sensation.
Trichinosis
Infection with a roundworm caused by consumption of larvae in undercooked pork or other infected meat.
Trichlorex
Trichlorex is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): trichlormethiazide.
Trichlormas
Trichlormas is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): trichlormethiazide.
Trichlormethiazide
Trichlormethiazide is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): trichlormethiazide.
Trichlormethiazide with reserpine
Trichlormethiazide with reserpine is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): reserpine; trichlormethiazide.
Trichomonas
A genus of parasitic flagellate protozoans distinguished by the presence of four anterior flagella, an undulating membrane, and a trailing flagellum.
Trichomoniasis
Very common vaginitis caused by a single-celled organism usually transmitted during sexual contact.
Trichotillomania
The pulling out of one's own hair to the point that it is noticeable and causing significant distress or impairment.
Triclos
Triclos is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): triclofos sodium.
Tricor
Tricor is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): fenofibrate.
Tricor micronized
Tricor micronized is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): fenofibrate.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
A surgical procedure by which portions of the prostate gland are removed through the penis.
Transurethral surgery
Surgery in which no external incision is needed. For prostate transurethral surgery, the surgeon reaches the prostate by inserting an instrument through the urethra. See below for different types of transurethral surgery.
Transverse colon
The part of the colon that goes across the abdomen from right to left.
Traveler's diarrhea
An infection caused by unclean food or drink. Often occurs during travel outside one's own country. See also gastroenteritis.
Trichomoniasis
Very common vaginitis caused by a single-celled organism usually transmitted during sexual contact.
Tricuspid valve
Trigger point
Hypersensitive area or site in muscle or connective tissue, usually associated with myofascial pain syndromes.
Triglyceride
A fat-like substance found in the blood.
Triple-therapy
A combination of three medicines used to treat Helicobacter pylori infection and ulcers. Drugs that stop the body from making acid are often added to relieve symptoms.
Tropical sprue
A condition of unknown cause. Abnormalities in the lining of the small intestine prevent the body from absorbing food normally.
Tubal ligation
Surgical sterilization procedure in which the fallopian tubes are sealed or cut to prevent sperm from reaching an egg.
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