Category: F

To or of the nature of a furuncle or boil.  

Resembling a furuncle or boil.  

Covered with a dustlike deposit; used of the tongue.  

A conical device open at both ends for pouring liquid from one vessel into another.  

Infection of the umbilical cord.  

Puncture of the umbilical vein in utero, to obtain a sample of fetal blood. The needle is inserted under ultrasonic guidance.  

Suturing of the spermatic cord to the tissues in cases of undescended testicle.  

The growth of a mold, often Aspergillus, in a body cavity without the invasion of tissue. Most common sites are the nasal cavities, paranasal sinuses, kidneys, and lungs.  

A soft, spongy fungus-like growth.  

A condition in which the growth of fungi is inhibited. The obstruction of fungal proliferation is a critical undertaking in various industries. The mechanism is reversible, as cessation of the inhibitor or its dilution resumes the growth process. This is in contrast to fungicidal actions which eradicate the fungus. In a more comprehensive context, the…