Inflammation, inflamed, inflammatory (with exudation) - in the ICD-10-CM Index
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Browse the ICD-10-CM codes with references applicable to the clinical term "inflammation, inflamed, inflammatory (with exudation)"
Inflammation, inflamed, inflammatory (with exudation)
abducent (nerve) - See: Strabismus, paralytic, sixth nerve;
accessory sinus (chronic) - See: Sinusitis;
adrenal (gland) - E27.8 Other specified disorders of adrenal gland
alveoli, teeth - M27.3 Alveolitis of jaws
scorbutic - E54 Ascorbic acid deficiency
anal canal, anus - K62.89 Other specified diseases of anus and rectum
antrum (chronic) - See: Sinusitis, maxillary;
appendix - See: Appendicitis;
arachnoid - See: Meningitis;
areola - N61.0 Mastitis without abscess
puerperal, postpartum or gestational - See: Infection, nipple;
areolar tissue NOS - L08.9 Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
artery - See: Arteritis;
auditory meatus (external) - See: Otitis, externa;
Bartholin's gland - N75.8 Other diseases of Bartholin's gland
bile duct (common) (hepatic) or passage - See: Cholangitis;
bladder - See: Cystitis;
bone - See: Osteomyelitis;
brain - See Also: Encephalitis;
membrane - See: Meningitis;
breast - N61.0 Mastitis without abscess
puerperal, postpartum, gestational - See: Mastitis, obstetric;
broad ligament - See: Disease, pelvis, inflammatory;
bronchi - See: Bronchitis;
catarrhal - J00 Acute nasopharyngitis [common cold]
cecum - See: Appendicitis;
cerebral - See Also: Encephalitis;
membrane - See: Meningitis;
cerebrospinal
meningococcal - A39.0 Meningococcal meningitis
cervix (uteri) - See: Cervicitis;
chest - J98.8 Other specified respiratory disorders
chorioretinal - H30.9 Unspecified chorioretinal inflammation
cyclitis - See: Cyclitis;
disseminated - H30.10 Unspecified disseminated chorioretinal inflammation
epitheliopathy - See: Epitheliopathy;
focal - H30.00 Unspecified focal chorioretinal inflammation
juxtapapillary - H30.01 Focal chorioretinal inflammation, juxtapapillary
macular - H30.04 Focal chorioretinal inflammation, macular or paramacular
paramacular - See: Inflammation, chorioretinal, focal, macular;
peripheral - H30.03 Focal chorioretinal inflammation, peripheral
posterior pole - H30.02 Focal chorioretinal inflammation of posterior pole
specified type NEC - H30.89 Other chorioretinal inflammations
choroid - See: Inflammation, chorioretinal;
chronic, postmastoidectomy cavity - See: Complications, postmastoidectomy, inflammation;
colon - See: Enteritis;
connective tissue (diffuse) NEC - See: Disorder, soft tissue, specified type NEC;
cornea - See: Keratitis;
corpora cavernosa - N48.29 Other inflammatory disorders of penis
cranial nerve - See: Disorder, nerve, cranial;
Douglas' cul-de-sac or pouch (chronic) - N73.0 Acute parametritis and pelvic cellulitis
due to device, implant or graft - See Also: Complications, by site and type, infection or inflammation;
arterial graft - T82.7 Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other cardiac and vascular devices, implants and grafts
breast (implant) - T85.79 Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other internal prosthetic devices, implants and grafts
catheter - T85.79 Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other internal prosthetic devices, implants and grafts
dialysis (renal) - T82.7 Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other cardiac and vascular devices, implants and grafts
intraperitoneal - T85.71 Infection and inflammatory reaction due to peritoneal dialysis catheter
infusion - T82.7 Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other cardiac and vascular devices, implants and grafts
cranial - T85.735 Infection and inflammatory reaction due to cranial or spinal infusion catheter
intrathecal - T85.735 Infection and inflammatory reaction due to cranial or spinal infusion catheter
spinal (epidural) (subdural) - T85.735 Infection and inflammatory reaction due to cranial or spinal infusion catheter
subarachnoid - T85.735 Infection and inflammatory reaction due to cranial or spinal infusion catheter
urinary - T83.518 Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other urinary catheter
cystostomy - T83.510 Infection and inflammatory reaction due to cystostomy catheter
Hopkins - T83.518 Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other urinary catheter
ileostomy - T83.518 Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other urinary catheter
nephrostomy - T83.512 Infection and inflammatory reaction due to nephrostomy catheter
specified NEC - T83.518 Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other urinary catheter
urethral indwelling - T83.511 Infection and inflammatory reaction due to indwelling urethral catheter
urostomy - T83.518 Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other urinary catheter
electronic (electrode) (pulse generator) (stimulator)
bone - T84.7 Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other internal orthopedic prosthetic devices, implants and grafts
cardiac - T82.7 Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other cardiac and vascular devices, implants and grafts
nervous system - T85.738 Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other nervous system device, implant or graft
brain - T85.731 Infection and inflammatory reaction due to implanted electronic neurostimulator of brain, electrode (lead)
cranial nerve - T85.732 Infection and inflammatory reaction due to implanted electronic neurostimulator of peripheral nerve, electrode (lead)
gastric nerve - T85.732 Infection and inflammatory reaction due to implanted electronic neurostimulator of peripheral nerve, electrode (lead)
neurostimulator generator - T85.734 Infection and inflammatory reaction due to implanted electronic neurostimulator, generator
peripheral nerve - T85.732 Infection and inflammatory reaction due to implanted electronic neurostimulator of peripheral nerve, electrode (lead)
sacral nerve - T85.732 Infection and inflammatory reaction due to implanted electronic neurostimulator of peripheral nerve, electrode (lead)
spinal cord - T85.733 Infection and inflammatory reaction due to implanted electronic neurostimulator of spinal cord, electrode (lead)
vagal nerve - T85.732 Infection and inflammatory reaction due to implanted electronic neurostimulator of peripheral nerve, electrode (lead)
urinary - T83.590 Infection and inflammatory reaction due to implanted urinary neurostimulation device
fixation, internal (orthopedic) NEC - See: Complication, fixation device, infection;
gastrointestinal (bile duct) (esophagus) - T85.79 Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other internal prosthetic devices, implants and grafts
neurostimulator electrode (lead) - T85.732 Infection and inflammatory reaction due to implanted electronic neurostimulator of peripheral nerve, electrode (lead)
genital NEC - T83.69 Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other prosthetic device, implant and graft in genital tract
heart NEC - T82.7 Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other cardiac and vascular devices, implants and grafts
joint prosthesis - See: Complication, joint prosthesis, infection;
ocular (corneal graft) (orbital implant) NEC - T85.79 Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other internal prosthetic devices, implants and grafts
orthopedic NEC - T84.7 Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other internal orthopedic prosthetic devices, implants and grafts
penile (cylinder) (pump) (reservoir) - T83.61 Infection and inflammatory reaction due to implanted penile prosthesis
specified NEC - T85.79 Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other internal prosthetic devices, implants and grafts
testicular - T83.62 Infection and inflammatory reaction due to implanted testicular prosthesis
urinary NEC - T83.598 Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other prosthetic device, implant and graft in urinary system
ileal conduit stent - T83.593 Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other urinary stents
implanted neurostimulation - T83.590 Infection and inflammatory reaction due to implanted urinary neurostimulation device
implanted sphincter - T83.591 Infection and inflammatory reaction due to implanted urinary sphincter
indwelling ureteral stent - T83.592 Infection and inflammatory reaction due to indwelling ureteral stent
nephroureteral stent - T83.593 Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other urinary stents
specified stent NEC - T83.593 Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other urinary stents
vascular NEC - T82.7 Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other cardiac and vascular devices, implants and grafts
ventricular intracranial (communicating) shunt - T85.730 Infection and inflammatory reaction due to ventricular intracranial (communicating) shunt
duodenum - K29.80 Duodenitis without bleeding
with bleeding - K29.81 Duodenitis with bleeding
dura mater - See: Meningitis;
ear (middle) - See Also: Otitis, media;
external - See: Otitis, externa;
inner
epididymis - See: Epididymitis;
esophagus - See: Esophagitis;
ethmoidal (sinus) (chronic) - See: Sinusitis, ethmoidal;
eustachian tube (catarrhal) - See: Salpingitis, eustachian;
eyelid - H01.9 Unspecified inflammation of eyelid
abscess - See: Abscess, eyelid;
blepharitis - See: Blepharitis;
chalazion - See: Chalazion;
dermatosis (noninfectious) - See: Dermatosis, eyelid;
hordeolum - See: Hordeolum;
specified NEC - H01.8 Other specified inflammations of eyelid
fallopian tube - See: Salpingo-oophoritis;
fascia - See: Myositis;
follicular, pharynx - J31.2 Chronic pharyngitis
frontal (sinus) (chronic) - See: Sinusitis, frontal;
gallbladder - See: Cholecystitis;
gastric - See: Gastritis;
gastrointestinal - See: Enteritis;
genital organ (internal) (diffuse)
gland (lymph) - See: Lymphadenitis;
glottis - See: Laryngitis;
granular, pharynx - J31.2 Chronic pharyngitis
gum - K05.10 Chronic gingivitis, plaque induced
heart - See: Carditis;
hepatic duct - See: Cholangitis;
ileoanal (internal) pouch - K91.850 Pouchitis
ileum - See Also: Enteritis;
regional or terminal - See: Enteritis, regional;
intestinal pouch - K91.850 Pouchitis
intestine (any part) - See: Enteritis;
jaw (acute) (bone) (chronic) (lower) (suppurative) (upper) - M27.2 Inflammatory conditions of jaws
joint NEC - See: Arthritis;
sacroiliac - M46.1 Sacroiliitis, not elsewhere classified
kidney - See: Nephritis;
knee (joint) - M13.169 Monoarthritis, not elsewhere classified, unspecified knee
tuberculous - A18.02 Tuberculous arthritis of other joints
labium (majus) (minus) - See: Vulvitis;
lacrimal
gland - See: Dacryoadenitis;
passages (duct) (sac) - See Also: Dacryocystitis;
canaliculitis - See: Canaliculitis, lacrimal;
larynx - See: Laryngitis;
leg NOS - L08.9 Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
lip - K13.0 Diseases of lips
liver (capsule) - See Also: Hepatitis;
lung (acute) - See Also: Pneumonia;
chronic - J98.4 Other disorders of lung
lymph gland or node - See: Lymphadenitis;
lymphatic vessel - See: Lymphangitis;
maxilla, maxillary - M27.2 Inflammatory conditions of jaws
sinus (chronic) - See: Sinusitis, maxillary;
membranes of brain or spinal cord - See: Meningitis;
meninges - See: Meningitis;
mouth - K12.1 Other forms of stomatitis
muscle - See: Myositis;
myocardium - See: Myocarditis;
nasal sinus (chronic) - See: Sinusitis;
nasopharynx - See: Nasopharyngitis;
nerve NEC - See: Neuritis;
nipple - N61.0 Mastitis without abscess
puerperal, postpartum or gestational - See: Infection, nipple;
nose - See: Rhinitis;
oculomotor (nerve) - See: Strabismus, paralytic, third nerve;
optic nerve - See: Neuritis, optic;
orbit (chronic) - H05.10 Unspecified chronic inflammatory disorders of orbit
acute - H05.00 Unspecified acute inflammation of orbit
abscess - See: Abscess, orbit;
cellulitis - See: Cellulitis, orbit;
osteomyelitis - See: Osteomyelitis, orbit;
periostitis - See: Periostitis, orbital;
tenonitis - See: Tenonitis, eye;
granuloma - See: Granuloma, orbit;
myositis - See: Myositis, orbital;
ovary - See: Salpingo-oophoritis;
oviduct - See: Salpingo-oophoritis;
pancreas (acute) - See: Pancreatitis;
parametrium - N73.0 Acute parametritis and pelvic cellulitis
parotid region - L08.9 Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
pelvis, female - See: Disease, pelvis, inflammatory;
penis (corpora cavernosa) - N48.29 Other inflammatory disorders of penis
perianal - K62.89 Other specified diseases of anus and rectum
pericardium - See: Pericarditis;
perineum (female) (male) - L08.9 Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
perirectal - K62.89 Other specified diseases of anus and rectum
peritoneum - See: Peritonitis;
periuterine - See: Disease, pelvis, inflammatory;
perivesical - See: Cystitis;
petrous bone (acute) (chronic) - See: Petrositis;
pharynx (acute) - See: Pharyngitis;
pia mater - See: Meningitis;
pleura - See: Pleurisy;
polyp, colon - See Also: Polyp, colon, inflammatory; - K51.40 Inflammatory polyps of colon without complications
prostate - See Also: Prostatitis;
specified type NEC - N41.8 Other inflammatory diseases of prostate
rectosigmoid - See: Rectosigmoiditis;
rectum - See Also: Proctitis; - K62.89 Other specified diseases of anus and rectum
respiratory, upper - See Also: Infection, respiratory, upper; - J06.9 Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
acute, due to radiation - J70.0 Acute pulmonary manifestations due to radiation
chronic, due to external agent - See: condition, respiratory, chronic, due to;
due to
retina - See: Chorioretinitis;
retrocecal - See: Appendicitis;
retroperitoneal - See: Peritonitis;
salivary duct or gland (any) (suppurative) - See: Sialoadenitis;
scorbutic, alveoli, teeth - E54 Ascorbic acid deficiency
scrotum - N49.2 Inflammatory disorders of scrotum
seminal vesicle - See: Vesiculitis;
sigmoid - See: Enteritis;
sinus - See: Sinusitis;
Skene's duct or gland - See: Urethritis;
skin - L08.9 Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
spermatic cord - N49.1 Inflammatory disorders of spermatic cord, tunica vaginalis and vas deferens
sphenoidal (sinus) - See: Sinusitis, sphenoidal;
spinal
cord - See: Encephalitis;
membrane - See: Meningitis;
nerve - See: Disorder, nerve;
spine - See: Spondylopathy, inflammatory;
spleen (capsule) - D73.89 Other diseases of spleen
stomach - See: Gastritis;
subcutaneous tissue - L08.9 Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
suprarenal (gland) - E27.8 Other specified disorders of adrenal gland
synovial - See: Tenosynovitis;
tendon (sheath) NEC - See: Tenosynovitis;
testis - See: Orchitis;
throat (acute) - See: Pharyngitis;
thymus (gland) - E32.8 Other diseases of thymus
thyroid (gland) - See: Thyroiditis;
tongue - K14.0 Glossitis
tonsil - See: Tonsillitis;
trachea - See: Tracheitis;
trochlear (nerve) - See: Strabismus, paralytic, fourth nerve;
tubal - See: Salpingo-oophoritis;
tuberculous NEC - See: Tuberculosis;
tubo-ovarian - See: Salpingo-oophoritis;
tunica vaginalis - N49.1 Inflammatory disorders of spermatic cord, tunica vaginalis and vas deferens
tympanic membrane - See: Tympanitis;
umbilicus, umbilical - L08.82 Omphalitis not of newborn
uterine ligament - See: Disease, pelvis, inflammatory;
uterus (catarrhal) - See: Endometritis;
uveal tract (anterior) NOS - See Also: Iridocyclitis;
posterior - See: Chorioretinitis;
vagina - See: Vaginitis;
vas deferens - N49.1 Inflammatory disorders of spermatic cord, tunica vaginalis and vas deferens
vein - See Also: Phlebitis;
vocal cord - J38.3 Other diseases of vocal cords
vulva - See: Vulvitis;
Wharton's duct (suppurative) - See: Sialoadenitis;
Applicable Clinical Terms Definitions
Appendix: A worm-like blind tube extension from the CECUM.
Arachnoid: A delicate membrane enveloping the brain and spinal cord. It lies between the PIA MATER and the DURA MATER. It is separated from the pia mater by the subarachnoid cavity which is filled with CEREBROSPINAL FLUID.
Arteries: The vessels carrying blood away from the heart.
Bone and Bones: A specialized CONNECTIVE TISSUE that is the main constituent of the SKELETON. The principal cellular component of bone is comprised of OSTEOBLASTS; OSTEOCYTES; and OSTEOCLASTS, while FIBRILLAR COLLAGENS and hydroxyapatite crystals form the BONE MATRIX.
Brain: The part of CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM that is contained within the skull (CRANIUM). Arising from the NEURAL TUBE, the embryonic brain is comprised of three major parts including PROSENCEPHALON (the forebrain); MESENCEPHALON (the midbrain); and RHOMBENCEPHALON (the hindbrain). The developed brain consists of CEREBRUM; CEREBELLUM; and other structures in the BRAIN STEM.
Breast: In humans, one of the paired regions in the anterior portion of the THORAX. The breasts consist of the MAMMARY GLANDS, the SKIN, the MUSCLES, the ADIPOSE TISSUE, and the CONNECTIVE TISSUES.
Broad Ligament: A broad fold of peritoneum that extends from the side of the uterus to the wall of the pelvis.
Bronchi: The larger air passages of the lungs arising from the terminal bifurcation of the TRACHEA. They include the largest two primary bronchi which branch out into secondary bronchi, and tertiary bronchi which extend into BRONCHIOLES and PULMONARY ALVEOLI.
Cecum: The blind sac or outpouching area of the LARGE INTESTINE that is below the entrance of the SMALL INTESTINE. It has a worm-like extension, the vermiform APPENDIX.
Choroid: The thin, highly vascular membrane covering most of the posterior of the eye between the RETINA and SCLERA.
Colon: The segment of LARGE INTESTINE between the CECUM and the RECTUM. It includes the ASCENDING COLON; the TRANSVERSE COLON; the DESCENDING COLON; and the SIGMOID COLON.
Cornea: The transparent anterior portion of the fibrous coat of the eye consisting of five layers: stratified squamous CORNEAL EPITHELIUM; BOWMAN MEMBRANE; CORNEAL STROMA; DESCEMET MEMBRANE; and mesenchymal CORNEAL ENDOTHELIUM. It serves as the first refracting medium of the eye. It is structurally continuous with the SCLERA, avascular, receiving its nourishment by permeation through spaces between the lamellae, and is innervated by the ophthalmic division of the TRIGEMINAL NERVE via the ciliary nerves and those of the surrounding conjunctiva which together form plexuses. (Cline et al., Dictionary of Visual Science, 4th ed)
Cranial Nerves: Twelve pairs of nerves that carry general afferent, visceral afferent, special afferent, somatic efferent, and autonomic efferent fibers.
Duodenum: The shortest and widest portion of the SMALL INTESTINE adjacent to the PYLORUS of the STOMACH. It is named for having the length equal to about the width of 12 fingers.
Dura Mater: The outermost of the three MENINGES, a fibrous membrane of connective tissue that covers the brain and the spinal cord.
Epididymis: The convoluted cordlike structure attached to the posterior of the TESTIS. Epididymis consists of the head (caput), the body (corpus), and the tail (cauda). A network of ducts leaving the testis joins into a common epididymal tubule proper which provides the transport, storage, and maturation of SPERMATOZOA.
Esophagus: The muscular membranous segment between the PHARYNX and the STOMACH in the UPPER GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT.
Eyelids: Each of the upper and lower folds of SKIN which cover the EYE when closed.
Fallopian Tubes: A pair of highly specialized canals extending from the UTERUS to its corresponding OVARY. They provide the means for OVUM transport from the ovaries and they are the site of the ovum's final maturation and FERTILIZATION. The fallopian tube consists of an interstitium, an isthmus, an ampulla, an infundibulum, and fimbriae. Its wall consists of three layers: serous, muscular, and an internal mucosal layer lined with both ciliated and secretory cells.
Fascia: Layers of connective tissue of variable thickness. The superficial fascia is found immediately below the skin; the deep fascia invests MUSCLES, nerves, and other organs.
Gallbladder: A storage reservoir for BILE secretion. Gallbladder allows the delivery of bile acids at a high concentration and in a controlled manner, via the CYSTIC DUCT to the DUODENUM, for degradation of dietary lipid.
Glottis: The vocal apparatus of the larynx, situated in the middle section of the larynx. Glottis consists of the VOCAL FOLDS and an opening (rima glottidis) between the folds.
Gingiva: Oral tissue surrounding and attached to TEETH.
Heart: The hollow, muscular organ that maintains the circulation of the blood.
Hepatic Duct, Common: Predominantly extrahepatic bile duct which is formed by the junction of the right and left hepatic ducts, which are predominantly intrahepatic, and, in turn, joins the cystic duct to form the common bile duct.
Ileum: The distal and narrowest portion of the SMALL INTESTINE, between the JEJUNUM and the ILEOCECAL VALVE of the LARGE INTESTINE.
Kidney: Body organ that filters blood for the secretion of URINE and that regulates ion concentrations.
Larynx: A tubular organ of VOICE production. It is located in the anterior neck, superior to the TRACHEA and inferior to the tongue and HYOID BONE.
Lip: Either of the two fleshy, full-blooded margins of the mouth.
Lymphatic Vessels: Tubular vessels that are involved in the transport of LYMPH and LYMPHOCYTES.
Meninges: The three membranes that cover the BRAIN and the SPINAL CORD. They are the dura mater, the arachnoid, and the pia mater.
Mouth: The oval-shaped oral cavity located at the apex of the digestive tract and consisting of two parts: the vestibule and the oral cavity proper.
Muscles: Contractile tissue that produces movement in animals.
Myocardium: The muscle tissue of the HEART. It is composed of striated, involuntary muscle cells (MYOCYTES, CARDIAC) connected to form the contractile pump to generate blood flow.
Nasopharynx: The top portion of the pharynx situated posterior to the nose and superior to the SOFT PALATE. The nasopharynx is the posterior extension of the nasal cavities and has a respiratory function.
Nipples: The conic organs which usually give outlet to milk from the mammary glands.
Nose: A part of the upper respiratory tract. It contains the organ of SMELL. The term includes the external nose, the nasal cavity, and the PARANASAL SINUSES.
Optic Nerve: The 2nd cranial nerve which conveys visual information from the RETINA to the brain. The nerve carries the axons of the RETINAL GANGLION CELLS which sort at the OPTIC CHIASM and continue via the OPTIC TRACTS to the brain. The largest projection is to the lateral geniculate nuclei; other targets include the SUPERIOR COLLICULI and the SUPRACHIASMATIC NUCLEI. Though known as the second cranial nerve, it is considered part of the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM.
Ovary: The reproductive organ (GONADS) in female animals. In vertebrates, the ovary contains two functional parts: the OVARIAN FOLLICLE for the production of female germ cells (OOGENESIS); and the endocrine cells (GRANULOSA CELLS; THECA CELLS; and LUTEAL CELLS) for the production of ESTROGENS and PROGESTERONE.
Oviducts: Ducts that serve exclusively for the passage of eggs from the ovaries to the exterior of the body. In non-mammals, they are termed oviducts. In mammals, they are highly specialized and known as FALLOPIAN TUBES.
Pericardium: A conical fibro-serous sac surrounding the HEART and the roots of the great vessels (AORTA; VENAE CAVAE; PULMONARY ARTERY). Pericardium consists of two sacs: the outer fibrous pericardium and the inner serous pericardium. The latter consists of an outer parietal layer facing the fibrous pericardium, and an inner visceral layer (epicardium) resting next to the heart, and a pericardial cavity between these two layers.
Peritoneum: A membrane of squamous EPITHELIAL CELLS, the mesothelial cells, covered by apical MICROVILLI that allow rapid absorption of fluid and particles in the PERITONEAL CAVITY. The peritoneum is divided into parietal and visceral components. The parietal peritoneum covers the inside of the ABDOMINAL WALL. The visceral peritoneum covers the intraperitoneal organs. The double-layered peritoneum forms the MESENTERY that suspends these organs from the abdominal wall.
Pia Mater: The innermost layer of the three meninges covering the brain and spinal cord. It is the fine vascular membrane that lies under the ARACHNOID and the DURA MATER.
Pleura: The thin serous membrane enveloping the lungs (LUNG) and lining the THORACIC CAVITY. Pleura consist of two layers, the inner visceral pleura lying next to the pulmonary parenchyma and the outer parietal pleura. Between the two layers is the PLEURAL CAVITY which contains a thin film of liquid.
Prostate: A gland in males that surrounds the neck of the URINARY BLADDER and the URETHRA. It secretes a substance that liquefies coagulated semen. It is situated in the pelvic cavity behind the lower part of the PUBIC SYMPHYSIS, above the deep layer of the triangular ligament, and rests upon the RECTUM.
Rectum: The distal segment of the LARGE INTESTINE, between the SIGMOID COLON and the ANAL CANAL.
Retina: The ten-layered nervous tissue membrane of the eye. It is continuous with the OPTIC NERVE and receives images of external objects and transmits visual impulses to the brain. Its outer surface is in contact with the CHOROID and the inner surface with the VITREOUS BODY. The outer-most layer is pigmented, whereas the inner nine layers are transparent.
Scrotum: A cutaneous pouch of skin containing the testicles and spermatic cords.
Seminal Vesicles: A saclike, glandular diverticulum on each ductus deferens in male vertebrates. It is united with the excretory duct and serves for temporary storage of semen. (From McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed)
Skin: The outer covering of the body that protects it from the environment. It is composed of the DERMIS and the EPIDERMIS.
Spermatic Cord: Either of a pair of tubular structures formed by DUCTUS DEFERENS; ARTERIES; VEINS; LYMPHATIC VESSELS; and nerves. The spermatic cord extends from the deep inguinal ring through the INGUINAL CANAL to the TESTIS in the SCROTUM.
Spine: The spinal or vertebral column.
Stomach: An organ of digestion situated in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen between the termination of the ESOPHAGUS and the beginning of the DUODENUM.
Subcutaneous Tissue: Loose connective tissue lying under the DERMIS, which binds SKIN loosely to subjacent tissues. It may contain a pad of ADIPOCYTES, which vary in number according to the area of the body and vary in size according to the nutritional state.
Testis: The male gonad containing two functional parts: the SEMINIFEROUS TUBULES for the production and transport of male germ cells (SPERMATOGENESIS) and the interstitial compartment containing LEYDIG CELLS that produce ANDROGENS.
Tongue: A muscular organ in the mouth that is covered with pink tissue called mucosa, tiny bumps called papillae, and thousands of taste buds. The tongue is anchored to the mouth and is vital for chewing, swallowing, and for speech.
Trachea: The cartilaginous and membranous tube descending from the larynx and branching into the right and left main bronchi.
Tympanic Membrane: An oval semitransparent membrane separating the external EAR CANAL from the tympanic cavity (EAR, MIDDLE). It contains three layers: the skin of the external ear canal; the core of radially and circularly arranged collagen fibers; and the MUCOSA of the middle ear.
Vagina: The genital canal in the female, extending from the UTERUS to the VULVA. (Stedman, 25th ed)
Vas Deferens: The excretory duct of the testes that carries SPERMATOZOA. It rises from the SCROTUM and joins the SEMINAL VESICLES to form the ejaculatory duct.
Veins: The vessels carrying blood away from the CAPILLARY BEDS.
Vocal Cords: A pair of cone-shaped elastic mucous membrane projecting from the laryngeal wall and forming a narrow slit between them. Each contains a thickened free edge (vocal ligament) extending from the THYROID CARTILAGE to the ARYTENOID CARTILAGE, and a VOCAL MUSCLE that shortens or relaxes the vocal cord to control sound production.
Vulva: The external genitalia of the female. It includes the CLITORIS, the labia, the vestibule, and its glands.
