Category: F

A genetic female with external sexual characteristics of both sexes.  

Inspiration in which the lungs are filled as completely as possible (voluntarily, as in determining the vital capacity, or involuntarily, as in cardiac dyspnea).  

Inspiration in which the muscles of inspiration are assisted by accessory muscles of respiration, such as the sternocleidomastoids, intercostals, and serratus posterior. Forced inspiration is normal during vigorous exercise, but indicative of hypoxia, hypercarbia, or acidosis when it occurs at rest.  

An inherited, rapidly progressive prion disease of middle or later life. Signs and symptoms include intractable insomnia, autonomic dysfunction, endocrine disturbances, dysarthria, myoclonus, coma, and death. There is no specific therapy.    

Injection of small amounts at a time until the total injection is complete.  

Inflammation in which the exudate is rich in fibrin.  

A deposit of fat in the tissues, or oil or fat globules in the cells.  

Inability of a usually continent person to reach the toilet in time to avoid unintentional loss of urine. Urinary incontinence (UI) affects about 30% of older adults living at home and about 50% of those in nursing care facilities. Women are more likely than men to develop UI. Urinary incontinence can result in physical problems…

Failure of the anal sphincter to prevent involuntary expulsion of gas, liquid, or solids from the lower bowel.  

Malformed twins in which one, the parasite, is completely enclosed within the other, its host or autosite.