Letter T
TERMINAL ILEUM
Very last part of the small intestine that connects to the large intestine (colon).
THORACIC
The mid portion of your back or spine between the cervical and lumbar levels. Is composed of 12 Thoracic vertebrae.
THORAX
Another word for “chest”.
THYMOMA
A tumor derived from the thymus. It can be cancerous or noncancerous.
THYROGLOSSAL DUCT CYST
A small fluid collection in the front of the neck just above the “adam’s apple”. It is related to birth defect and is usually benign.
THYROIDECTOMY
A surgical procedure that removes the thyroid gland. It can be complete or partial.
TISSUE
A piece of flesh from a part of the body (i.e. brain tissue, muscle tissue, breast tissue, skin tissue, etc).
TONGUE BASE
The very back and bottom of the tongue.
TONSILLAR ABSCESS
A collection of infection or pus located in the tonsils of the back of the throat. Patients will have fever, sore throat, and difficulty swallowing. You should be seen by a doctor who will either drain it with a needle and/or put you on antibiotics.
TORNWALDT CYST
A benign cystic growth in the back of the throat. It is non-symptomatic and is usually of no consequence. They can be a cause of bad breath when they get infected.
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