TRANSITIONAL ANATOMY
Unusual anatomy which you are born with. It is usually of no consequence unless you are having surgery or spinal procedures such as a steroid shot or surgery. Make sure to let your doctor know you have transitional anatomy. Occasionally it can lead to back pain.
TRANSITIONAL CELL CARCINOMA
Cancer of the inner lining of ureters (tubes that drain urine) and bladder. Can often involve more than one site.
TRANSTENTORIAL
Through the tentorium. Sometimes a mass or blood can push parts of the brain through the tentorium.
TRANSVERSE PROCESS
The portion of the vertebra (backbone) that points towards the side. There are two transverse processes, or pieces, in each vertebra, the right and the left.
TREE-IN-BUD
A pattern commonly seen in an infectious or inflammatory process. This is a finding seen on a chest CT.
TRIGEMINAL NERVE
Also called the fifth nerve.
TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA
Disease associated with an abnormality of the fifth cranial nerve. Symptoms can vary but often include numbness of the mouth or face.
TUBULAR
"Tube-like" shape.
ULCER
Damaged hole in the inner lining or of stomach of intestine.
ULCERATIVE COLITIS
Inflammation of colon.