Category: Z

Passing outward from within any zone or area.  

A sensation, as a cord constricting the body. A feeling similar to the sensation caused by a constricting belt wrapped around the waist. This condition is also known as girdle pain.  

A nucleus in the brain located between the thalamus and subthalamus. It contains many cholinergic neurons, and it links to numerous other structures of the cortex and sub-cortex of the brain.  

The inner layer of the adrenal cortex. It secretes very small amounts of androgens and estrogens.  

Old name for herpes zoster of the area supplied by the ophthalmic nerve.  

The outer layer of the adrenal cortex. It secretes mineralocorticoids, mainly aldosterone.  

The middle layer of the adrenal cortex. It secretes glucocorticoids, mainly cortisol.  

Dermatitis due to foreign bodies such as bristles, hairs, or stingers from animals.  

A device allowing persons with limited function to fasten zippers on clothing, especially those in back.  

A biochemical marker of iron deficiency. It is only moderately effective in diagnosing the disease.