Medical Glossary

A rare hormonal disorder caused by excess growth hormone in adulthood.

A disorder in which the adrenal glands fail to produce enough hormones.

A group of rare diseases caused by abnormal protein deposits in organs.

A condition in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own tissues.

An autoimmune reaction to gluten that damages the small intestine.

A complex disorder marked by extreme, unexplained, and persistent fatigue.

A chronic pain condition usually affecting a limb after injury.

An inflammatory bowel disease that can affect any part of the digestive tract.

The gap between the first symptoms and a correct diagnosis.

The process of distinguishing a condition from others with similar symptoms.

A group of inherited disorders affecting connective tissue.

The network of glands that produce hormones regulating the body.

A condition where tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus.

A disorder causing widespread musculoskeletal pain and fatigue.

An autoimmune disorder that causes an overactive thyroid gland.

An autoimmune condition and the most common cause of hypothyroidism.

A condition in which the thyroid produces too much hormone.

A condition in which the thyroid does not produce enough hormone.

The body's defense network against infection and disease.

The immune system's protective response to injury or infection.

A chronic bladder condition causing pain and urinary urgency.

Persistent symptoms that continue for weeks or months after COVID-19.

A systemic autoimmune disease that can affect many organs.

An inherited disorder affecting the body's connective tissue.

A neurological condition causing recurrent, often disabling headaches.

An autoimmune disease that damages the central nervous system.

An autoimmune disorder causing muscle weakness that worsens with activity.

A disorder causing a rapid heart rate upon standing.

Tailoring medical treatment to an individual's genes and biology.

An immune-mediated disease causing scaly patches on the skin.

A condition that affects a small number of people relative to the population.

An autoimmune disease causing chronic joint inflammation.

An inflammatory disease that forms clusters of cells in organs.

An autoimmune disorder that primarily causes dry eyes and dry mouth.

A cancer that begins in the cells of the thyroid gland.

An autoimmune condition affecting the muscles and tissues around the eyes.

A small butterfly-shaped gland that regulates metabolism.

A chronic pain condition affecting the trigeminal nerve in the face.

An autoimmune disease that destroys insulin-producing cells.

An inflammatory bowel disease affecting the colon and rectum.

A rare inherited disorder that causes copper to accumulate in the body.