abscess

Localized collection of pus, which may occur in any part of the body

acute

Sudden, sharp, severe; a disease that has a sudden onset, severe symptoms, and short course

afferent

Carrying impulses toward a center

antipyretic

Pertaining to an agent that works against fever

antitussive

Pertaining to an agent that works against coughing

autonomy

Condition of being self-governed; to function independently

cachexia

Condition of ill health, malnutrition, and wasting. It may occur in chronic diseases such as cancer and pulmonary tuberculosis.

Efferent

Carrying impulses away from a center

etiology

Study of the cause(s) of disease

heterogeneous

Pertaining to a different formation

neopathy

New disease

oncology

Study of tumors

prophylactic

Pertaining to preventing or protecting against disease

topography

Description of a body part in relation to the anatomic region in which it is located

ante-

Before,forward