|
| | |
Corn
Corn A hardened area of skin on the foot caused by persistent friction or pressure.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Skin
Skin is an organ of the integumentary system; which is composed of a layer of tissues that protect underlying muscles and organs. Skin is used for insulation, vitamin D production, sensation, and excretion (through sweat).
Foot
The distal portion of the leg, upon which an individual stands and walks. It consists, in man, of the tarsus, metatarsus, and phalanges and the tissues encompassing them.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Contagious
Easily transmitted by direct or indirect contact.
Contraception
The intentional prevention of conception or impregnation. Also called birth control.
Contracture
Deformity caused by abnormal shortening of the muscles.
Contrast medium
A substance used in x-ray studies to aid in showing internal structures.
Cor pulmonale
Increased blood pressure in the lungs, causing chest pain, shortness of breath, swelling in the feet and fluid in the lungs.
Corn
Corticosteroid hormones
Hormones produced by the adrenal glands.
Coryza
Runny nose.
Costochondritis
Inflammation of the cartilage-containing joints where the ribs join the breastbone (sternum).
Coxsackievirus
A virus that can cause inflammation of the heart, brain or eye, or hand-foot-and-mouth disease.
Cramp
A painful muscle spasm.
We thank you for using the Health Dictionary to search for Corn. If you have a better definition for Corn than the one presented here, please let us know by making use of the suggest a term option. This definition of Corn may be disputed by other professionals. Our attempt is to provide easy definitions on Corn and any other medical topic for the public at large.This dictionary contains 25007 terms. |
|
|
