Letter I
INFARCTION (chest)
A process where tissue (i.e. brain, lung) “dies” due to lack of oxygen. This can be seen in stroke (brain) or pulmonary embolism (lung).
INFERIOR VENA CAVA
Large vein that connects to the heart (right atrium) from below. It drains blood from the abdominal organs and legs.
INFILTRATE
A white spot seen on a chest x-ray. This may represent an area of infection, compressed lung (atelectasis) or inflammation. Also known as “opacity” or “density”.
INFILTRATIVE
Something that invades another part of body.
INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE
Inflammation of bowel. Usually includes Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
INFRASPINATUS
Muscle and tendon that are found in the back of the shoulder area.
INFRATENTORIAL
A space located below the tentorium. This space is occupied by the cerebellum and brain stem.
INFUNDIBULUM
Usually refers to the pituitary “stalk”, a short toothpick shaped structure that connects the pituitary gland to the brain.
INGUINAL
Located in your groin area.
INGUINAL HERNIA
Bulge in your groin area. Can contain fat, blood vessels, and sometimes intestine.
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