| Abdomen |
Abdominal Cavity |
C12664 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The portion of the body that lies between the thorax and the pelvis. |
| Abdomen/Pelvis |
Abdomen and Pelvis |
C12664:C37912:C12767:C13717 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The portion of the body that lies between the thorax and the pelvis.: An article which expresses the relation of connection or addition. It is used to conjoin a word with a word, a clause with a clause, or a sentence with a sentence.: The structure of the vertebrate skeleton supporting the lower limbs in humans and the hind limbs or corresponding parts in other vertebrates.: Named locations of, or within, the body. |
| Abdominal wall |
Abdominal wall |
C77608 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The tissues that surround the organs that are present within the abdominal cavity. The abdominal wall tissue is composed of layers of fat, parietal peritoneum, fascia, and muscles. |
| Acetabulum |
Acetabulum |
C32042 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Two cup shaped areas, one each on the lateral side of the lower pelvis that house the head of the femur to form the ball and socket joint of the hip. |
| Adenoid |
Tonsillar Tissue |
C33318 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A fold of lymphatic tissue covered by ciliated epithelium at the very back of the nose, in the roof of the nasopharynx. |
| Adenomyosis |
Uterine Adenomyosis |
C6996 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The growth of endometrial tissue inside the muscular wall of the uterus. Clinical manifestations include pain, dysmenorrhea, and menorrhagia. |
| Adipose |
Adipose Tissue |
C12472 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Connective tissue composed of fat cells lodged in the meshes of areolar tissue. |
| Adjacent Organ |
Adjacent Organ |
C25408:C13018 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Next to or adjoining.: A unique macroscopic (gross) anatomic structure that performs specific functions. It is composed of various tissues. An organ is part of an anatomic system or a body region. Representative examples include the heart, lung, liver, spleen, and uterus. |
| Adrenal gland |
Adrenal Gland |
C12666 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Paired glands situated in the retroperitoneal tissues at the superior pole of each kidney. |
| Alveolar Ridge |
Alveolar Ridge |
C14155:C61549 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Of or relating to the alveoli.: Any long raised border or margin of a bone or tooth or membrane. |
| Amniotic Fluid |
Amniotic Fluid |
C13188 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The fluid within the amniotic cavity which surrounds and protects the developing embryo. It is initially produced by the amnion and then later by the lungs and kidneys. The amount at term normally varies from 500 to 2000 ml. |
| Ampulla of Vater |
Ampulla of Vater |
C13011 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A dilation of the duodenal papilla that is the opening of the juncture of the common bile duct and the main pancreatic duct. (MeSH) |
| Anal canal |
Anal Canal |
C12375 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The lower opening of the digestive tract, lying in the cleft between the buttocks, through which fecal matter is extruded. |
| Anal sphincter |
Anal Sphincter |
C32069:C28381 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The area that includes the anus and the perianal skin.: A ring-shaped muscle that relaxes or tightens to open or close a passage or opening in the body. Examples are the anal sphincter (around the opening of the anus) and the pyloric sphincter (at the lower opening of the stomach). |
| Ankle |
Ankle |
c32078 |
|
A gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus. |
| Anorectum |
Anorectum |
C43362:C37912:C12390:C13717 |
NCI Thesaurus |
(AY-nus) The opening of the rectum to the outside of the body.: An article which expresses the relation of connection or addition. It is used to conjoin a word with a word, a clause with a clause, or a sentence with a sentence.: The terminal portion of the gastrointestinal tract, extending from the rectosigmoid junction to the anal canal.: Named locations of, or within, the body. |
| Antecubital fossa |
Antecubital Fossa |
C32497:C34007 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm or the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped.: A concavity in a surface, especially an anatomical depression. |
| Antrum |
Antrum Pylori |
C12259 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The initial part of the pyloric canal of the stomach. This site contains endocrine cells that produce gastrin and somatostatin. |
| Anus |
Anus |
C43362 |
NCI Thesaurus |
(AY-nus) The opening of the rectum to the outside of the body. |
| Aorta |
Aorta |
C12669 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The major arterial trunk that carries oxygenated blood from the left ventricle into the ascending aorta behind the heart, the aortic arch, through the thorax as the descending aorta and through the abdomen as the abdominal aorta; it bifurcates into the left and right common iliac arteries. |
| Aortic Body |
Aortic Body |
C97112 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A small mass that is located in the inferior surface of the aortic arch. It functions as a peripheral chemoreceptor and is composed of glomus cells. |
| Appendix |
Appendix |
C12380 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Small tissue projection existing as a cecal diverticulum with a questionable history of vestigial versus specialized organ. |
| Aqueous Fluid |
Aqueous Fluid |
C13190 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The clear, watery fluid which fills the anterior and posterior chambers of the eye. It has a refractive index lower than the crystalline lens, which it surrounds, and is involved in the metabolism of the cornea and the crystalline lens. (Cline et al., Dictionary of Visual Science, 4th ed, p319) |
| Arm |
Arm |
C32141 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb. |
| Artery |
Artery |
C12372 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The vessels carrying blood away from the heart. |
| Ascending Colon Hepatic Flexure |
Ascending Colon Hepatic Flexure |
C12265:C12266 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The first part of the colon (large intestine) that starts in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen and ends at the transverse colon in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen.: The bend of the colon at the juncture of its ascending and transverse portions. |
| Ascending colon |
Ascending Colon |
C12265 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The first part of the colon (large intestine) that starts in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen and ends at the transverse colon in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen. |
| Ascites |
Ascites |
C2885 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity. The fluid may be serous, hemorrhagic, or the result of tumor metastasis to the peritoneum. -- 2004 |
| Auditory canal |
Auditory Canal |
C37915:C61487 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Of or relating to the process of hearing.: A bodily passage or tube lined with epithelial cells and conveying a secretion or other substance. |
| Autonomic nervous system |
Autonomic Nervous System |
C12673 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The part of the nervous system of vertebrates that controls involuntary actions of the smooth muscles and heart and glands. |
| Axilla |
Axilla |
C12674 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Axilla; the hollow under the arm where it is joined to the shoulder. |
| Back |
Back |
C13062 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The dorsal area between the base of the neck and the sacrum. |
| Base of Tongue |
Base of the Tongue |
C12228 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The posterior one third of the tongue behind the terminal sulcus that forms the anterior aspect of the oro-pharynx responsible for swallowing and modification of the voice in speech. |
| Bile duct |
Bile Duct |
C12376 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A tube through which bile passes in and out of the liver. |
| Bladder |
Bladder |
C12414 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The distensible sac-like organ that functions as a reservoir of urine, collecting from the kidneys and eliminating via the urethra. |
| Bladder; Dome |
Dome of the Bladder |
C12332 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The upper, convex surface of the bladder.
|
| Bladder; macroscopic urothelial tissue |
Gross Urothelial Cell Tissue Bladder |
C43566:C33841:C12801:C12414 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Visible to the naked eye.: A cell found in the layer of transitional epithelium in the wall of the bladder, ureter, and renal pelvis, external to the lamina propria.: An anatomical structure consisting of similarly specialized cells and intercellular matrix, aggregated according to genetically determined spatial relationships, performing a specific function.: The distensible sac-like organ that functions as a reservoir of urine, collecting from the kidneys and eliminating via the urethra. |
| Blood |
Blood |
C12434 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A liquid tissue; its major function is to transport oxygen throughout the body. It also supplies the tissues with nutrients, removes waste products, and contains various components of the immune system defending the body against infection. Several hormones also travel in the blood. |
| Blood vessel |
Blood Vessel |
C12679 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A tube through which the blood circulates in the body. Blood vessels include a network of arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules, and veins. |
| Bone |
Bone |
C12366 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Connective tissue that forms the skeletal components of the body. |
| Bone marrow |
Bone Marrow |
C12431 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The tissue occupying the spaces of bone. It consists of blood vessel sinuses and a network of hematopoietic cells which give rise to the red cells, white cells, and megakaryocytes. |
| Bowel |
Bowel |
C12736 |
NCI Thesaurus |
(in-TES-tin) The long, tube-shaped organ in the abdomen that completes the process of digestion. There is both a large intestine and a small intestine. Also called the bowel. |
| Brain |
Brain |
C12439 |
NCI Thesaurus |
An organ composed of grey and white matter containing billions of neurons that is the center for intelligence and reasoning. It is protected by the bony cranium. |
| Brain stem |
Brain Stem |
C12441 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The part of the brain that is connected to the spinal cord. |
| Brain; Supratentorial |
Supratentorial Brain |
C12923:C12439 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Having to do with the upper part of the brain.: An organ composed of grey and white matter containing billions of neurons that is the center for intelligence and reasoning. It is protected by the bony cranium. |
| Breast |
Breast |
C12971 |
NCI Thesaurus |
One of two hemispheric projections of variable size situated in the subcutaneous layer over the pectoralis major muscle on either side of the chest. |
| Broad ligament |
Broad Ligament |
C12318 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A broad fold of peritoneum that extends from the side of the uterus to the wall of the pelvis. (MeSH) |
| Bronchiole |
Bronchiole |
C12684 |
NCI Thesaurus |
(BRON-kee-olz) The tiny branches of air tubes in the lungs. |
| Bronchus |
Bronchus |
C12683 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Tubular structure in continuation with the trachea, serving as air passage. It terminates in the lung (terminal bronchiole). |
| Bronchus and Lung |
Bronchus And Lung |
C12683:C37912:C12468:C13717 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Tubular structure in continuation with the trachea, serving as air passage. It terminates in the lung (terminal bronchiole).: An article which expresses the relation of connection or addition. It is used to conjoin a word with a word, a clause with a clause, or a sentence with a sentence.: One of a pair of viscera occupying the pulmonary cavities of the thorax, the organs of respiration in which aeration of the blood takes place. As a rule, the right lung is slightly larger than the left and is divided into three lobes (an upper, a middle, and a lower or basal), while the left has but two lobes (an upper and a lower or basal). Each lung is irregularly conical in shape, presenting a blunt upper extremity (the apex), a concave base following the curve of the diaphragm, an outer convex surface (costal surface), an inner or mediastinal surface (mediastinal surface), a thin and sharp anterior border, and a thick and rounded posterior border.: Named locations of, or within, the body. |
| Brow |
Eyebrow |
C32575 |
NCI Thesaurus |
No Value Exists |
| Buccal cavity |
Buccal Cavity |
C12504 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The region consisting of the vestibulum oris, the narrow cleft between the lips and cheeks, and the teeth and gums, and the cavitas oris propria. |
| Buccal mucosa |
Buccal Mucosa |
C12505 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The mucosal membranes located on the inside of the cheek, in the buccal cavity. |
| Buttock |
Buttock |
C89806 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Either of the fleshy mounds in the rear pelvic area of the human body formed by the gluteal muscles. |
| CNS + Systemic |
Central Nervous System And Systemic Anatomic Site |
C12438:C37912:C13310:C13717 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The part of the nervous system that consists of the brain, spinal cord, and meninges. : An article which expresses the relation of connection or addition. It is used to conjoin a word with a word, a clause with a clause, or a sentence with a sentence.: (sis-TEM-ik) Affecting the entire body.: Named locations of, or within, the body. |
| Calcaneus |
Calcaneum |
C32250 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The irregular and largest tarsal bone that forms the heel. |
| Calf |
Calf |
C93027 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The posterior aspect of the lower extremity that extends from the knee to the foot. |
| Capillary |
Capillary |
C12685 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Tiny blood vessels that connect the arterioles with the venules. |
| Cardia |
Gastric Cardia |
C12256 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The area around the esophagogastric mucosal junction where the esophageal mucosa transitions into the gastric mucosa. |
| Cardia; Proximal |
Proximal Gastric Cardia |
C25236:C12256 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Situated nearest to a point of attachment or origin.: The area around the esophagogastric mucosal junction where the esophageal mucosa transitions into the gastric mucosa. |
| Carina |
Carina |
C25264 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A ridge or ridge-like structure. In humans it usually refers to the trachea. The carina of trachea is part of the lowest tracheal cartilage which is placed between the orifices of the two bronchi. |
| Carotid artery |
Carotid Artery |
C12687 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Either of the two principal arteries on both sides of the neck that supply blood to the head and neck; each divides into two branches, the internal carotid artery and the external carotid artery. |
| Carotid body |
Carotid Body |
C66852 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A cluster of cells that function as chemo-receptors, located at the bifurcation of the carotid artery. Its main purpose is to detect changes in the composition of arterial blood. |
| Carpus |
Carpal Bone |
C12688 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The eight bones of the wrist: capitate bone, hamate bone, lunate bone (SEMILUNAR BONE), pisiform bone, SCAPHOID BONE, trapezium bone, trapezoid bone and triquetral bone. |
| Cartilage |
Cartilage |
C12373 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A type of connective tissue composed of chondrocytes and an extracellular matrix, composed of collagen, elastin, and ground substance. There are three types of cartilage; namely elastic, hyaline, and fibrocartilage. |
| Cecum |
Cecum |
C12381 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A blind pouch-like commencement of the colon in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen at the end of the small intestine and the start of the large intestine. |
| Central Line Catheter |
Central Venous Access Catheter |
C17612 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A tube surgically placed into a blood vessel for the purpose of giving intravenous fluid and drugs. It also can be used to obtain blood samples. This device avoids the need for separate needle insertions for each infusion or blood test. Examples of these devices include Hickman catheters, which require clamps to make sure the valve is closed, and Groshong catheters, which have a valve that opens as fluid is withdrawn or infused and remains closed when not in use. |
| Central nervous system |
Central Nervous System |
C12438 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The main information-processing organs of the nervous system, consisting of the brain, spinal cord, and meninges. |
| Cerebellum |
Cerebellum |
C12445 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The portion of the brain located at the base of the skull that is responsible for balance, equilibrium and movement. |
| Cerebral cortex |
Cerebral Cortex |
C12443 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The outer layer of the cerebrum composed of neurons and unmyelinated nerve fibers. It is responsible for memory, attention, consciousness and other high mental functions. |
| Cerebrospinal fluid |
Cerebrospinal fluid |
C12692 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The fluid that is contained within the brain ventricles, the subarachnoid space and the central canal of the spinal cord. |
| Cerebrum |
Cerebral Hemisphere |
C12351 |
NCI Thesaurus |
(seh-REE-bral HEM-iss-feer) One half of the cerebrum, the part of the brain that controls muscle functions and also controls speech, thought, emotions, reading, writing, and learning. The right hemisphere controls the muscles on the left side of the body, |
| Cervical |
Cervical |
C12844 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Relating to a neck, or cervix, in any sense. |
| Cervical spine |
Cervical spine |
C69313 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Those vertebrae immediately behind (caudal to) the skull, C1-C7 in man. |
| Cervical vertebra |
Cervical Vertebra |
C12693 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Any one of the seven vertebrae that start with C1, connecting the skull to the spine, and ends with C7, which joins the cervical with the thoracic spine. |
| Cervical/Thoracic/Lumbar spine |
Cervical and Thoracic and Lumbar Spine |
C12844:C13360:C69314:C12998 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Relating to a neck, or cervix, in any sense.: (thor-ASS-ik) Having to do with the chest.: Those vertebrae between the ribs and the pelvis, L1-L5 in man.: The spinal or vertebral column. |
| Cervix |
Cervix |
C12311 |
NCI Thesaurus |
(SER-viks) The lower, narrow end of the uterus that forms a canal between the uterus and vagina. |
| Chest |
Chest |
C25389 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The anterior side of the thorax from the neck to the abdomen. The shape of the chest is often regarded as potential insight into a disease process, as in the case of barrel chest and respiratory dysfunction. |
| Chest wall |
Chest Wall |
C62484 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The total system of structures outside the lungs that move as a part of breathing; it includes all structures from the skin to the parietal pleura. |
| Chest/Abdomen/Pelvis |
Chest and Abdomen and Pelvis |
C25389:C12664:C12767:C13717 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The part of the human body between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates.: The portion of the body that lies between the thorax and the pelvis.: The structure of the vertebrate skeleton supporting the lower limbs in humans and the hind limbs or corresponding parts in other vertebrates.: Named locations of, or within, the body. |
| Chest/Pelvis |
Chest and Pelvis |
C25389:C37912:C12767:C13717 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The part of the human body between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates.: An article which expresses the relation of connection or addition. It is used to conjoin a word with a word, a clause with a clause, or a sentence with a sentence.: The structure of the vertebrate skeleton supporting the lower limbs in humans and the hind limbs or corresponding parts in other vertebrates.: Named locations of, or within, the body. |
| Chin |
Mentum |
C81169 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The part of the face below the lower lip and including the protruding part of the lower jaw. |
| Clavicle |
Clavicle |
C12695 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A bone of the upper extremity that articulates with the acromion process of the scapula on one end and the sternum on the other. |
| Clitoris |
Clitoris |
C12308 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The erectile tissue in the vulva. It is composed of the corpora cavernosa and the glans clitoris. |
| Coccyx |
Coccyx |
C12696 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The last portion of the vertebral column just below the sacrum consisting of 3-5 rudimentary vertebrae. |
| Colon |
Colon |
C12382 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The part of the large intestine measured from the cecum to the rectum consisting of ascending, transverse, descending and sigmoid portions. The purpose of the colon is to remove water from digested food prior to excretion. |
| Colon and rectum |
Colon and Rectum |
C12382:C37912:C12390:C13717 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The part of the large intestine measured from the cecum to the rectum consisting of ascending, transverse, descending and sigmoid portions. The purpose of the colon is to remove water from digested food prior to excretion.: An article which expresses the relation of connection or addition. It is used to conjoin a word with a word, a clause with a clause, or a sentence with a sentence.: The terminal portion of the gastrointestinal tract, extending from the rectosigmoid junction to the anal canal.: Named locations of, or within, the body. |
| Colon, mucosa only |
Colon Mucosa |
C12382:C13166 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The part of the large intestine measured from the cecum to the rectum consisting of ascending, transverse, descending and sigmoid portions. The purpose of the colon is to remove water from digested food prior to excretion.: The moist tissue that lines some organs and body cavities (such as the nose, mouth, lungs) and makes mucus (a thick, slippery fluid). |
| Common duct |
Common Bile Duct |
C12698 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Bile ducts are passageways that carry bile. Two major bile ducts come together into a "trunk"-the common bile duct which empties into the upper part of the small intestine (the part next to the stomach). |
| Conjunctiva |
Conjunctiva |
C12341 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A thin, transparent mucous membrane that covers the posterior surface of lids (palpebral conjunctiva) and the outer surface of the sclera (bulbar conjunctiva). |
| Connective tissue |
Connective Tissue |
C12374 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Supporting tissue that surrounds other tissues and organs. Specialized connective tissue includes bone, cartilage, blood, and fat. |
| Corpus Uteri |
Corpus Uteri |
C12316 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The Corpus uteri, or body of uterus, is the part of the uterus above the isthmus, comprising about two thirds of the non-pregnant organ. |
| Cranial Nerve |
Cranial Nerve |
C12700 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Any of the 12 paired nerves that originate in the brain stem. |
| Cutaneous or Subcutaneous Tissue; Regional |
Regional Cutaneous Or Subcutis |
C25643:C13316:C37998:C33645 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Limited to a particular location or area.: Having to do with the skin.: An article used to connect words, phrases, or clauses representing alternatives; used to connect alternative terms for the same thing; used in correlation; used to correct or rephrase what was previously said; otherwise.: Adipose tissue located under the dermis. It binds underlying structures with the skin. The subcutis is important in the regulation of temperature of the skin itself and the body. The size of this layer varies throughout the body and from person to person. |
| Descending colon |
Descending Colon |
C12268 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The fourth portion of the large intestine (colon) that communicates with the transverse colon in the left-upper quadrant of the abdomen and the rectum below. |
| Diaphragm |
Diaphragm |
C12702 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Fibromuscular tissue that separates the thoracic from the abdominal cavity. It increases the volume of the thoracic cavity through contractions, thus facilitating respiration. |
| Duodenum |
Duodenum |
C12263 |
NCI Thesaurus |
(doo-ah-DEE-num) The first part of the small intestine. |
| Ear |
Ear |
C12394 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The organ of hearing: composed of the external ear, which includes the auricle and the external acoustic, or auditory, meatus; the middle ear, or the tympanic cavity with its ossicles; and the internal ear or inner ear, or labyrinth, which includes the semicircular canals, vestibule, and cochlea. SEE ALSO auricle. SYN auris. |
| Ear canal |
Ear Canal |
C12394:C61487 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The organ of hearing: composed of the external ear, which includes the auricle and the external acoustic, or auditory, meatus; the middle ear, or the tympanic cavity with its ossicles; and the internal ear or inner ear, or labyrinth, which includes the semicircular canals, vestibule, and cochlea. SEE ALSO auricle. SYN auris.: A bodily passage or tube lined with epithelial cells and conveying a secretion or other substance. |
| Ear, Pinna (External) |
External Ear |
C12292 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The external part of the ear. |
| Effusion |
Effusion |
C3003 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A collection of fluid in a body cavity. It may be the result of a non-neoplastic disorder (e.g. heart failure) or a tumor (e.g. carcinoma of the lung). -- 2003 |
| Elbow |
Elbow Joint |
C32497 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm or the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped. |
| Endocrine gland |
Endocrine Gland |
C12704 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Ductless glands that secrete substances which are released directly into the circulation and which influence metabolism and other body functions. |
| Endometrium Cavity |
Endometrial Cavity |
C32514 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A space inside the uterus lined by a layer of mucus membranes called the endometrium. |
| Endometrium, NOS |
Endometrium, NOS |
C19594:C12313 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Not characterized in any other way.: The mucous membrane comprising the inner layer of the uterine wall; it consists of a simple columnar epithelium and a lamina propria that contains simple tubular uterine glands. The structure, thickness, and state of the endometrium undergo marked change with the menstrual cycle. |
| Endometrium; Fundus Uteri |
Endometrium, Fundus Uteri |
C12315:C12313 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The upper, rounded portion of the uterus which is opposite from the cervix.: The mucous membrane comprising the inner layer of the uterine wall; it consists of a simple columnar epithelium and a lamina propria that contains simple tubular uterine glands. The structure, thickness, and state of the endometrium undergo marked change with the menstrual cycle. |
| Endometrium; Lower Uterine Segment (Isthmus Uteri) |
Isthmus Uteri Endometrium |
C12312:C12313 |
NCI Thesaurus |
An elongated constriction of the lower part of the uterus, located at the junction of the body of the uterus and the cervix, that is composed principally of smooth muscle.: The mucous membrane comprising the inner layer of the uterine wall; it consists of a simple columnar epithelium and a lamina propria that contains simple tubular uterine glands. The structure, thickness, and state of the endometrium undergo marked change with the menstrual cycle. |
| Epididymis |
Epididymis |
C12328 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A crescent-like structure located in the upper and posterior surfaces of the testis. It consists of the efferent ductules and the duct of the epididymis. It facilitates the maturation of sperm that is produced in the testis. |
| Epidural space |
Epidural Spinal Canal Space |
C41449 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Space between the dura mater and the walls of the vertebral canal. |
| Esophageal; Distal |
Distal Esophageal |
C25237:C37950 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Situated farthest from a point of attachment or origin, as of a limb or bone; or directed away from the midline of the body.: Of or relating to the esophagus. |
| Esophageal; Mid |
Middle Esophageal |
C25569:C37950 |
NCI Thesaurus |
An intermediate part or section; an area that is approximately central within some larger region.: Of or relating to the esophagus. |
| Esophageal; Proximal |
Proximal Esophageal |
C25236:C37950 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Situated nearest to a point of attachment or origin.: Of or relating to the esophagus. |
| Esophagogastric junction |
Gastroesophageal Junction |
C32668 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The anatomical location where the esophagus joins to the stomach. |
| Esophagus |
Esophagus |
C12389 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The portion of the digestive canal between the pharynx and stomach. It is about 25 cm long and consists of three parts: the cervical part, from the cricoid cartilage to the thoracic inlet; thoracic part, from thoracic inlet to the diaphragm; and abdominal part, below the diaphragm to the cardiac opening of the stomach. |
| Esophagus, Mucosa only |
Esophageal Mucosa |
C37950:C13166 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Of or relating to the esophagus.: The moist tissue that lines some organs and body cavities (such as the nose, mouth, lungs) and makes mucus (a thick, slippery fluid). |
| Ethmoid bone |
Ethmoid Bone |
C12711 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A light and spongy bone that is cubical in shape. This bone is positioned at the anterior part of the cranium, sitting between the two orbits, at the roof of the nose. It consists of four parts: a horizontal or cribriform plate; a perpendicular plate; and two lateral masses or labyrinths. |
| Extra-adrenal |
Extra-adrenal |
C103852 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Pertaining to tissues outside the adrenal gland. |
| Extremities |
Extremities |
C30140 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Body limbs, consisting of right upper and lower (arm and leg) and left upper and lower (arm and leg). |
| Extremity |
Limb |
C12429 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A body region referring to an upper or lower extremity. |
| Eye |
Eye |
C12401 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The organ of sight or vision. (On-line Medical Dictionary) |
| Eye; Choroid |
Choroid Eye |
C12344:C12401 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A blood vessel-containing membrane of the eye that lies between the retina and the sclera.: The organ of sight or vision. |
| Eye; Ciliary Body |
Ciliary Body Eye |
C12345:C12401 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Tissue located behind the iris and composed of muscle and epithelium. Its functions include the production of aqueous humor and changing the shape of the crystalline lens.: The organ of sight or vision. |
| Eye; Iris |
Iris Eye |
C12737:C12401 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The colored disc of the eye composed of connective tissue, epithelium, and endothelium. It separates the anterior chamber from the posterior chamber.: The organ of sight or vision. |
| Eye; intraocular |
Intraocular Eye |
C96904:C12401 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Within the eyeball.: The organ of sight or vision. |
| Fallopian tube |
Fallopian tube |
C12403 |
NCI Thesaurus |
One of a pair of tubes that extend from the uterus to each of the ovaries. Following ovulation the egg travels down the fallopian tube to the uterus where fertilization may or may not occur. |
| Femur |
Femur |
C12717 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The longest and largest bone of the skeleton, it is situated between the hip and the knee. |
| Fibula |
Fibula |
C12718 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The bone of the lower leg lateral to and smaller than the tibia. In proportion to its length, it is the most slender of the long bones. |
| Finger |
Fingers (Phalanges) |
C32608 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Any of the digits of the hand. |
| Floor of Mouth |
Floor of Mouth |
C54187 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The area of the mouth under the ventral surface of the tongue. |
| Fluid |
Body Fluid or Substance |
C13236 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Liquid and semi liquid substances produced by living organisms to fulfill specific functions or excreted as waste; does not include hormones or enzymes. |
| Foot |
Foot |
C32622 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The terminal part of the lower extremity, especially the part below the ankle. |
| Forearm |
Forearm |
C32628 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The structure on the upper limb, between the elbow and the wrist. |
| Forehead |
Forehead |
C89803 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The part of the face between the eyebrows and the normal hairline. |
| Foreskin |
Male Prepuce |
C33049 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A fold of skin covering the tip of the penis. |
| Frontal lobe |
Frontal Lobe |
C12352 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The anterior part of the cerebral hemisphere. |
| Fundus of stomach |
Fundus |
C13378 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The larger part of a hollow organ that is farthest away from the organ's opening. The bladder, gallbladder, stomach, uterus, eye, and cavity of the middle ear all have a fundus. |
| Gallbladder |
Gallbladder |
C12377 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A pear-shaped organ just below the liver that stores the bile secreted by the liver, delivering the bile through the bile ducts into the intestines to help with digestion. |
| Ganglia |
Ganglion |
C12719 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A cluster of nervous tissue principally composed of neuronal cell bodies external to the central nervous system (CNS). |
| Gastroesophageal Junction |
Gastroesophageal Junction |
C32668 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The anatomical location where the esophagus joins to the stomach. |
| Gastrointestinal tract |
Gastrointestinal Tract |
C34082 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract is comprised of mouth, pharynx, esophagus and stomach while the lower GI tract consists of intestines and anus. The primary function of the GI tract is to ingest, digest, absorb and ultimately excrete food stuff. |
| Genitourinary |
Genitourinary |
C25350 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Of or related to the genital and urinary organs or their functions. |
| Groin |
Inguinal Region |
C12726 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The lower region of the anterior abdominal wall located laterally to the pubic region. |
| Gum |
Gingiva |
C32677 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The mucous membrane-covered tissue of the jaws that surrounds the bases of the teeth. |
| Hand |
Hand |
C32712 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The distal portion of the upper extremity. It consists of the carpus, metacarpus, and digits. |
| Hard palate |
Hard Palate |
C12230 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The bony anterior part of the roof of the mouth separating the nose from the mouth. |
| Head - face or neck, NOS |
Head (Face Or Neck , Not otherwise specified) |
C12419:C13071:C37998:C13063:C19594:C13717 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The anterior or superior part of an animal, containing the brain, or chief ganglia of the nervous system, the mouth, and in the higher animals, the chief sensory organs. (On-line Medical Dictionary): The anterior portion of the head extending from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear. The facial structures contain the eyes, nose and mouth, cheeks and jaws.: An article used to connect words, phrases, or clauses representing alternatives; used to connect alternative terms for the same thing; used in correlation; used to correct or rephrase what was previously said; otherwise.: The region that connects the head to the rest of the body.: Not characterized in any other way.: Named locations of, or within, the body. |
| Head/Neck |
Head and Neck |
C12419:C37912:C13063:C13717 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The anterior or superior part of an animal, containing the brain, or chief ganglia of the nervous system, the mouth, and in the higher animals, the chief sensory organs. (On-line Medical Dictionary): An article which expresses the relation of connection or addition. It is used to conjoin a word with a word, a clause with a clause, or a sentence with a sentence.: The region that connects the head to the rest of the body.: Named locations of, or within, the body. |
| Head/Neck/Chest/Abd/Pelvis |
Head and Neck and Chest and Abdomen and Pelvis |
C12419:C13063:C25389:C12664:C12767:C13717 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The anterior or superior part of an animal, containing the brain, or chief ganglia of the nervous system, the mouth, and in the higher animals, the chief sensory organs. (On-line Medical Dictionary): The region that connects the head to the rest of the body.: The part of the human body between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates.: The portion of the body that lies between the thorax and the pelvis.: The structure of the vertebrate skeleton supporting the lower limbs in humans and the hind limbs or corresponding parts in other vertebrates.: Named locations of, or within, the body. |
| Heart |
Heart |
C12727 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A hollow muscular organ which receives the blood from the veins and propels it into the arteries. It is divided by a musculomembranous septum into two halves -- right or venous and left or arterial -- each of which consists of a receiving chamber (atrium) and an ejecting chamber (ventricle). SYN cor, coeur. |
| Hepatic Flexure |
Hepatic Flexure |
C12266 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The bend of the colon at the juncture of its ascending and transverse portions. |
| Hepatic duct |
Hepatic Duct |
C32730 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Any of the three ducts associated with the liver including the right hepatic duct, left hepatic duct and common hepatic duct. |
| Hilum |
Hilum |
C73467 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A depression or fissure where vessels or nerves or ducts enter a bodily organ. |
| Hip |
Hip |
C64193 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The lateral prominence of the pelvis from the waist to the thigh. |
| Humerus |
Humerus |
C12731 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The upper arm bone between the shoulder and elbow. |
| Hypopharynx |
Hypopharynx (Laryngopharynx) |
C12246 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The portion of the pharynx between the inferior portion of the oropharynx and the larynx. |
| Ileum |
Ileum |
C12387 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The final section of the small intestine. |
| Ilium |
Ilium |
C32765 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The broad, dorsal, upper, and widest of the three principal bones composing either half of the pelvis. |
| Intestine |
Intestine |
C12736 |
NCI Thesaurus |
(in-TES-tin) The long, tube-shaped organ in the abdomen that completes the process of digestion. There is both a large intestine and a small intestine. Also called the bowel. |
| Ischium |
Ischium |
C32884 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The most posterior and ventral bone making up the pelvis. |
| Jaw |
Jaw |
C48821 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The bones of the skull that frame the mouth and serve to open it; the bones that hold the teeth. |
| Jejunum |
Jejunum |
C12388 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The portion of the small intestine that extends from the duodenum to the ileum. |
| Joints |
Joint |
C13044 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The connection point between two bones or skeletal elements. The joint may be fixed or movable. |
| Kidney |
Kidney |
C12415 |
NCI Thesaurus |
One of the two organs that excrete the urine. The kidneys are bean-shaped organs (about 11 cm long, 5 cm wide, and 3 cm thick) lying on either side of the vertebral column, posterior to the peritoneum, about opposite the twelfth thoracic and first three lumbar vertebrae. SYN ren, nephros. |
| Kidney; Cortex |
Renal Cortex |
C12739 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The outer zone of the KIDNEY, beneath the capsule, consisting of KIDNEY GLOMERULUS; KIDNEY TUBULES, DISTAL; and KIDNEY TUBULES, PROXIMAL. (MSH2001) |
| Kidney; Medulla |
Renal Medulla |
C12740 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The internal portion of the kidney, consisting of striated conical masses, the renal pyramids, whose bases are adjacent to the cortex and whose apices form prominent papillae projecting into the lumen of the minor calyces. (MSH2001) |
| Kidney; Mixed |
Mixed Kidney |
C25259:C12415 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Involving or composed of different kinds.: One of the two bean-shaped organs located on each side of the spine in the retroperitoneum. The right kidney is located below the liver and the left kidney below the diaphragm. The kidneys filter and secret the metabolic products and minerals from the blood, thus maintaining the homeostasis. On the superior pole of each kidney there is an adrenal gland. Each kidney and adrenal gland is surrounded by fat. |
| Knee |
Knee Joint |
C32898 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella. |
| Lacrimal Gland |
Lacrimal Gland |
C12346 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Paired, almond-shaped exocrine glands situated superior and posterior to each orbit of the eye that produce and secrete the watery serous component of tears. |
| Large bowel |
Large Intestine |
C12379 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A muscular tube that extends from the end of the small intestine to the anus. (NCI) |
| Laryngopharynx |
Hypopharynx (Laryngopharynx) |
C12246 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The portion of the pharynx between the inferior portion of the oropharynx and the larynx. |
| Larynx |
Larynx |
C12420 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The organ of voice production; the part of the respiratory tract between the pharynx and the trachea; it consists of a framework of cartilages and elastic membranes housing the vocal folds and the muscles which control the position and tension of these elements. |
| Larynx Trachea |
Larynx Trachea |
C12420:C12428 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The cartilaginous structure of the respiratory tract between the pharynx and the trachea. It contains elastic vocal cords required for sound production.: The fibrocartilaginous, mucous-lined tube passing from the larynx to the bronchi. |
| Leg |
Leg |
C32974 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Commonly used to refer to the whole lower limb but technically only the part between the knee and ankle. |
| Leptomeninges |
Leptomeninges |
C32979 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The two innermost layers of tissue that cover the brain and spinal cord, the arachnoid mater and the pia mater. |
| Ligament |
Ligament |
C13046 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Band of fibrous tissue connecting bone to bone or cartilage to bone thereby supporting or strengthening a joint. |
| Lip |
Lip |
C12220 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Either of the two fleshy, full-blooded margins of the mouth. (MeSH) |
| Liver |
Liver |
C12392 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A large organ located in the upper abdomen. The liver cleanses the blood and aids in digestion by secreting bile. |
| Liver and intrahepatic duct |
Liver and Intrahepatic Duct |
C12392:C13308:C12948:C13717 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A triangular-shaped organ located under the diaphragm in the right hypochondrium. It is the largest internal organ of the body, weighting up to 2 kg. Metabolism and bile secretion are its main functions. It is composed of cells which have the ability to regenerate.: Refers to the liver.: A tube that carries various secretions from one part of the body to another.: Named locations of, or within, the body. |
| Liver/Spleen |
Liver and Spleen |
C12392:C37912:C12432:C13717 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A triangular-shaped organ located under the diaphragm in the right hypochondrium. It is the largest internal organ of the body, weighting up to 2 kg. Metabolism and bile secretion are its main functions. It is composed of cells which have the ability to regenerate.: An article which expresses the relation of connection or addition. It is used to conjoin a word with a word, a clause with a clause, or a sentence with a sentence.: An organ that is part of the lymphatic system. The spleen produces lymphocytes, filters the blood, stores blood cells, and destroys old blood cells. It is located on the left side of the abdomen near the stomach.: Named locations of, or within, the body. |
| Lumbar spine |
Lumbar spine |
C69314 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Those vertebrae between the ribs and the pelvis, L1-L5 in man. |
| Lung |
Lung |
C12468 |
NCI Thesaurus |
One of a pair of viscera occupying the pulmonary cavities of the thorax, the organs of respiration in which aeration of the blood takes place. As a rule, the right lung is slightly larger than the left and is divided into three lobes (an upper, a middle, and a lower or basal), while the left has but two lobes (an upper and a lower or basal). Each lung is irregularly conical in shape, presenting a blunt upper extremity (the apex), a concave base following the curve of the diaphragm, an outer convex surface (costal surface), an inner or mediastinal surface (mediastinal surface), a thin and sharp anterior border, and a thick and rounded posterior border. |
| Lymph Node(s) Axilla |
Axillary Lymph Node |
C12904 |
NCI Thesaurus |
One of approximately 20-30 lymph nodes in chain formation that traverse the concavity of the underarm to the clavicle. |
| Lymph Node(s) Cervical |
Cervical Lymph Node |
C32298 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Any of the lymph nodes located in the neck. |
| Lymph Node(s) Epitrochlear |
Epitrochlear Lymph Node |
C98182 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A lymph node located above and adjacent to the elbow. |
| Lymph Node(s) Femoral |
Femoral Lymph Node |
C98183 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A lymph node located in the upper inner portion of the thigh. |
| Lymph Node(s) Hilar |
Hilar Lymph Node |
C98187 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A lymph node located in the hilum of the lung. |
| Lymph Node(s) Iliac |
Iliac Lymph Node |
C32761 |
NCI Thesaurus |
One of the three lymph nodes of the pelvis: the superior gluteal, interior gluteal or sacral. |
| Lymph Node(s) Iliac-common |
Common Iliac Lymph Node |
C43461:C32761 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Widely known or encountered.: One of the three lymph nodes of the pelvis: the superior gluteal, interior gluteal or sacral. |
| Lymph Node(s) Iliac-external |
External Iliac Lymph Node |
C88143 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A lymph node located along the external iliac artery. |
| Lymph Node(s) Inguinal |
Inguinal Lymph Node |
C32801 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A superficial or deep lymph node located in the inguinal area. |
| Lymph Node(s) Int Mammary |
Internal Mammary Lymph Node |
C32853 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Any of the lymph nodes of the breast located under the ribcage, near the sternum. |
| Lymph Node(s) Mammary |
Mammary Lymph Node |
C43595:C12745 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Having to do with the breast.: A bean-shaped organ surrounded by a connective tissue capsule. It is part of the lymphatic system and is found throughout the body. It is composed predominantly of lymphocytes and its main function is immune protection. |
| Lymph Node(s) Mediastinal |
Mediastinal Lymph Node |
C33073 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A lymph node located in the mediastinum. Mediastinal lymph nodes are arranged in three groups, one on the lateral, another on the medial, and a third on the anterior aspect of the vessels; the third group is, however, sometimes absent. |
| Lymph Node(s) Mesenteric |
Mesenteric Lymph Node |
C77641 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A lymph node located in the mesentery. |
| Lymph Node(s) Occipital |
Occipital Lymph Node |
C98188 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A lymph node located in the back of the head adjacent to the trapezius muscle. |
| Lymph Node(s) Paracaval |
Paracaval Lymph Node |
C52247:C12817:C12745 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Extending on all sides of simultaneously; encircling.: A large vein which returns blood from the head, neck and extremeties to the heart.: A bean-shaped organ surrounded by a connective tissue capsule. It is part of the lymphatic system and is found throughout the body. It is composed predominantly of lymphocytes and its main function is immune protection. |
| Lymph Node(s) Parotid |
Parotid Gland Lymph Node |
C33278 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A lymph node located close to, on, or within the parotid gland. (NCI) |
| Lymph Node(s) Pelvic |
Pelvic Lymph Node |
C12363 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Any lymph node within the pelvic region. |
| Lymph Node(s) Periportal |
Periportal Lymph Node |
C52247:C38007:C12745 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Extending on all sides of simultaneously; encircling.: Of or pertaining to a porta, especially the porta of the liver; as, the portal vein, which enters the liver at the porta, and divides into capillaries after the manner of an artery. Portal is applied to other veins which break up into capillaries; as, the renal portal veins in the frog. (On-line Medical Dictionary): A bean-shaped organ surrounded by a connective tissue capsule. It is part of the lymphatic system and is found throughout the body. It is composed predominantly of lymphocytes and its main function is immune protection. |
| Lymph Node(s) Popliteal |
Popliteal Lymph Node |
C53146 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Lymph node located within the fat layer of the knee joint. |
| Lymph Node(s) Retroperitoneal |
Retroperitoneal Lymph Node |
C98189 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A lymph node located in the retroperitoneal space. |
| Lymph Node(s) Splenic |
Splenic Lymph Node |
C33600 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A lymph node located in the hilar region of the spleen. |
| Lymph Node(s) Subclavicular |
Infraclavicular Lymph Node |
C63705 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A lymph node located in the area below the clavicle. |
| Lymph Node(s) Submandibular |
Submandibular Lymph Node |
C77650 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A lymph node located beneath the floor of the oral cavity. |
| Lymph Node(s) Supraclavicular |
Supraclavicular Lymph Node |
C12903 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A lymph node which is located above the clavicle. |
| Lymph node(s) |
Lymph node |
C12745 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A bean-shaped organ surrounded by a connective tissue capsule. It is part of the lymphatic system and is found throughout the body. It is composed predominantly of lymphocytes and its main function is immune protection. |
| Lymph node(s) Distant |
Distant Lymph Node |
C25321:C12745 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Far apart in space, time, or relevance from a point of reference.: A rounded mass of lymphatic tissue that is surrounded by a capsule of connective tissue. Lymph glands filter lymph (lymphatic fluid), and they store lymphocytes (white blood cells). They are located along lymphatic vessels. Also called a lymph node. |
| Lymph node(s) Para aortic |
Paraaortic Region Lymph Node |
C25316:C12745 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Regions near to the aorta.: A rounded mass of lymphatic tissue that is surrounded by a capsule of connective tissue. Lymph glands filter lymph (lymphatic fluid), and they store lymphocytes (white blood cells). They are located along lymphatic vessels. Also called a lymph node. |
| Lymph node(s) Regional |
Regional Lymph Node |
C25643:C12745 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Regional; limited to a particular location or area.: A rounded mass of lymphatic tissue that is surrounded by a capsule of connective tissue. Lymph glands filter lymph (lymphatic fluid), and they store lymphocytes (white blood cells). They are located along lymphatic vessels. Also called a lymph node. |
| Lymph node(s) Scalene |
Scalene Lymph Node |
C89780 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A lymph node located in proximity to any of the scalene muscles. |
| Lymphoma |
Lymphoma |
C3208 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A malignant (clonal) proliferation of B- lymphocytes or T- lymphocytes which involves the lymph nodes, bone marrow and/or extranodal sites. This category includes Non-Hodgkin lymphomas and Hodgkin lymphomas. |
| Mammary Gland |
Mammary Gland |
C12367 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Having to do with the breast. |
| Mandible |
Mandible |
C12290 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The largest and strongest bone of the FACE constituting the lower jaw. It supports the lower teeth. |
| Maxilla |
Maxilla |
C26470 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The upper jawbone in vertebrates: it is fused to the cranium. |
| Mediastinal Soft Tissue |
Mediastinal Soft Tissue |
C25310:C12471 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Mediastinal; related to the mediastinum.: Refers to muscle, fat, fibrous tissue, blood vessels, or other supporting tissue of the body. |
| Mediastinum |
Mediastinum |
C12748 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A group of organs surrounded by loose connective tissue, separating the two pleural sacs, between the sternum anteriorly and the vertebral column posteriorly as well as from the thoracic inlet superiorly to the diaphragm inferiorly. The mediastinum contains the heart and pericardium, the bases of the great vessels, the trachea and bronchi, esophagus, thymus, lymph nodes, thoracic duct, phrenic and vagus nerves, and other structures and tissues. |
| Mediastinum; Anterior |
Anterior Mediastinum |
C25231:C12748 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Denoting the front surface of the body; often used to indicate the position of one structure relative to another.: A group of organs surrounded by loose connective tissue, separating the two pleural sacs, between the sternum anteriorly and the vertebral column posteriorly as well as from the thoracic inlet superiorly to the diaphragm inferiorly. The mediastinum contains the heart and pericardium, the bases of the great vessels, the trachea and bronchi, esophagus, thymus, lymph nodes, thoracic duct, phrenic and vagus nerves, and other structures and tissues. |
| Mesentery |
Mesentery |
C33103 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A double layer of peritoneum that attaches to the back wall of the abdominal cavity and supports the small intestines. |
| Mesothelium |
Mesothelium |
C33105 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A simple layer of cells, derived from the mesoderm that lines the coelom or body cavity of the embryo. In the adult, it covers all true serous membranes (peritoneum, pericardium, pleura). |
| Metastasis; Distant |
Distant Metastasis |
C18206 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Refers to cancer that has spread from the original (primary) tumor to distant organs or distant lymph nodes. |
| Mini Mantle |
Minimantle Radiation Field |
C53632 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A radiation field that includes the bilateral cervical, supraclavicular, and axillary lymph nodes. |
| Mouth |
Oral Cavity |
C12421 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The cavity lying at the upper end of the alimentary canal, bounded on the outside by the lips and inside by the oropharynx and containing in humans the tongue, gums, and teeth. |
| Muscle |
Muscle |
C13056 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Muscle; one of the contractile organs of the body. |
| Myometrium |
Myometrium |
C12314 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The smooth muscle lining the uterus. |
| Nails |
Nail |
C33156 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The cutaneous plate on the dorsal surface of the distal end of a finger or toe. |
| Nasal Cavity |
Nasal Cavity |
C12424 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The proximal portion of the respiratory passages on either side of the nasal septum lying between the floor of the cranium and the roof of the mouth and extending from the face to the pharynx. The nasal cavity is lined with ciliated mucosa, extending from the nares to the pharynx. |
| Nasal Soft Tissue |
Nasal Soft Tissue |
C27958:C12471 |
NCI Thesaurus |
By or having to do with the nose.: Refers to muscle, fat, fibrous tissue, blood vessels, or other supporting tissue of the body. |
| Nasopharynx |
Nasopharynx |
C12423 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The nasal part of the pharynx, lying above the level of the soft palate. |
| Neck |
Neck |
C13063 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The region that connects the head to the rest of the body. |
| Neck/Chest |
Neck and Chest |
C13063:C25389 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The region that connects the head to the rest of the body.: The part of the human body between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates. |
| Neck/Chest/Abdomen/Pelvis |
Neck and Chest and Abdomen and Pelvis |
C13063:C25389:C12664:C12767:C13717 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The region that connects the head to the rest of the body.: The part of the human body between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates.: The portion of the body that lies between the thorax and the pelvis.: The structure of the vertebrate skeleton supporting the lower limbs in humans and the hind limbs or corresponding parts in other vertebrates.: Named locations of, or within, the body. |
| Nerve |
nerve |
C12466 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Any of the bundles of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body using chemical and electrical signals to transmit sensory and motor information from one body part to another. |
| Nerve(s) Cranial |
Cranial Nerve |
C12700 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Any of the 12 paired nerves that originate in the brain stem. |
| Not Applicable |
Not applicable |
C48660 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Determination of a value is not relevant in the current context. |
| Ocular Orbits |
Orbit |
C12347 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The bony cavity of the skull which contains the eye, anterior portion of the optic nerve, ocular muscles and ocular adnexa. Seven bones contribute to the structure of the orbit: the frontal, maxillary, zygomatic, sphenoid, lacrimal, ethmoid, and palatine bones. |
| Omentum |
Omentum |
C33209 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A fold of peritoneum originating at the stomach and supporting the viscera. |
| Oral Cavity, Mucosa only |
Oral Cavity Mucosa |
C12421:C13166 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The cavity lying at the upper end of the alimentary canal, bounded on the outside by the lips and inside by the oropharynx and containing in humans the tongue, gums, and teeth.: The moist tissue that lines some organs and body cavities (such as the nose, mouth, lungs) and makes mucus (a thick, slippery fluid). |
| Oral cavity |
Oral Cavity |
C12421 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The cavity lying at the upper end of the alimentary canal, bounded on the outside by the lips and inside by the oropharynx and containing in humans the tongue, gums, and teeth. |
| Oropharynx |
Oropharynx |
C12762 |
NCI Thesaurus |
(or-o-FAIR-inks) The middle part of the throat that includes the soft palate, the base of the tongue, and the tonsils. |
| Oropharynx; Soft Tissue |
Soft Tissue Oropharynx |
C12471:C12762 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Refers to muscle, fat, fibrous tissue, blood vessels, or other supporting tissue of the body.: The part of the pharynx between the soft palate and the upper portion of the epiglottis. |
| Other |
Other |
C17649 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Different than the one(s) previously specified or mentioned. |
| Ovary |
Ovary |
C12404 |
NCI Thesaurus |
One of the paired female reproductive glands containing the ova or germ cells; the ovary's stroma is a vascular connective tissue containing numbers of ovarian follicles enclosing the ova; surrounding this stroma is a more condensed layer of stroma called the tunica albuginea. |
| PA/Lat |
Posterior Anterior Lateral Chest |
C25622:C25231:C25230:C25389 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Denoting the back surface of the body; at or near the hind end in quadrupeds or toward the spine in primates.: Denoting the front surface of the body; often used to indicate the position of one structure relative to another.: Lateral; situated at or extending to the side.: The part of the human body between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates. |
| Palate |
Palate |
C12229 |
NCI Thesaurus |
(PAL-et) The roof of the mouth. The front portion is bony (hard palate), and the back portion is muscular (soft palate). |
| Pancreas |
Pancreas |
C12393 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A non-encapsulated elongated and lobulated organ, extending from the concavity of the duodenum to the spleen; it consists of a head, an elongated body, and a tail. It contains two functional components: an exocrine component that secretes juices into the intestine and an endocrine component that secretes hormones (insulin and glucagon). |
| Paraspinal Ganglion |
Spinal Ganglion |
C38026:C12719 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Spinal; of or relating to the spine or spinal cord.: A cluster of nervous tissue principally composed of neuronal cell bodies external to the central nervous system (CNS). |
| Parathyroid |
Parathyroid Gland |
C12765 |
NCI Thesaurus |
One of two small paired endocrine glands, superior and inferior, usually found embedded in the connective tissue capsule on the posterior surface of the thyroid gland; these glands secrete parathyroid hormone that regulates the metabolism of calcium and phosphorus. The parenchyma is composed of chief and oxyphilic cells arranged in anastomosing cords. |
| Parotid gland |
Parotid Gland |
C12427 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The largest of the three paired salivary glands, located in front of the ear. |
| Patella |
Patella |
C0030647 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The flat, triangular bone situated at the anterior part of the KNEE. |
| Pelvis |
Pelvis |
C12767 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The structure of the vertebrate skeleton supporting the lower limbs in humans and the hind limbs or corresponding parts in other vertebrates. |
| Penis |
Penis |
C12409 |
NCI Thesaurus |
An external male reproductive organ. It contains a tube called the urethra, which carries semen and urine to the outside of the body. |
| Peri-orbital Soft Tissue |
Periorbital Soft Tissue |
C98190:C12471 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Occurring in, or located in the area around the orbit of the eye.: Refers to muscle, fat, fibrous tissue, blood vessels, or other supporting tissue of the body. |
| Perianus |
Anal Region |
C32069 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The area that includes the anus and the perianal skin. |
| Pericardium |
Pericardium |
C13005 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A conical membranous sac filled with serous fluid in which the heart as well as the roots of the aorta and other large blood vessels are contained. |
| Peritoneal cavity |
Peritoneal Cavity |
C12769 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The lower part of the abdomen that contains the intestines (the last part of the digestive tract), the stomach, and the liver. It is bound by thin membranes. |
| Peritoneum |
Peritoneum |
C12770 |
NCI Thesaurus |
(PAIR-ih-toe-NEE-um) The tissue that lines the abdominal wall and covers most of the organs in the abdomen. |
| Pharynx |
Pharynx |
C12425 |
NCI Thesaurus |
(FAIR-inks) The hollow tube about 5 inches long that starts behind the nose and ends at the top of the trachea (windpipe) and esophagus (the tube that goes to the stomach). |
| Pineal Gland |
Pineal Gland |
C12398 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A small endocrine gland in the brain, situated beneath the back part of the corpus callosum, that secretes melatonin. |
| Pituitary gland |
Pituitary Gland |
C12399 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A small, unpaired gland situated in the sella turcica tissue. It is connected to the hypothalamus by a short stalk. |
| Placenta |
Placenta |
C13272 |
NCI Thesaurus |
An organ present in some vertebrates during embryonic gestation that surrounds the fetus and provides it with nutrients and oxygen, facilitates gas and waste exchange between the fetus and mother, and provides parasitic cloaking from the mother's immune system by excretion of neurokinin B. |
| Pleura |
Pleura |
C12469 |
NCI Thesaurus |
(PLOOR-a) A thin layer of tissue covering the lungs and the wall of the chest cavity to protect and cushion the lungs. A small amount of fluid that acts as a lubricant allows the lungs to move smoothly in the chest cavity during breathing. |
| Popliteal fossa |
Popliteal Fossa |
C103222 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A diamond-shaped depression located in the back of the knee joint. |
| Prostate |
Prostate |
C12410 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A gland in the male reproductive system just below the bladder. It surrounds part of the urethra, the canal that empties the bladder. It produces a fluid that forms part of semen. (NCI-GLOSS) |
| Pylorus |
Pylorus |
C12260 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The lower part of the stomach that connects to the duodenum. |
| Rectosigmoid Junction |
Rectosigmoid Region |
C54188 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The area where the sigmoid colon joins the rectum. |
| Rectum |
Rectum |
C12390 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The terminal portion of the gastrointestinal tract, extending from the rectosigmoid junction to the anal canal. |
| Retina |
Retina |
C12343 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A light-sensitive membrane that lines the back wall of the eyeball. The retina is continuous with the optic nerve and this way transmits optical images to the brain. |
| Retro-orbital Area |
Retro-Orbital Region |
C54155 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The area of the body behind the orbit of the eye. |
| Retroperitoneum |
Retroperitoneum |
C12298 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The back of the abdomen where the kidneys lie and the great blood vessels run. |
| Ribs |
Ribs |
C12782 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Any one of the paired bones, 12 on either side, extending from the thoracic vertebrae toward the median line on the ventral aspect of the trunk. The long curved bones which form the rib cage. Generally, ribs 1 to 7 are connected to the sternum' by their costal cartilages and are called true ribs, whereas ribs 8 to 12 are termed false ribs. |
| Round ligament |
Round Ligament |
C12319 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Any of the round ligaments including the round ligament of the liver and the round ligament of the uterus. |
| Sacrum |
Sacrum |
C33508 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The wedge-shaped bone consisting of five fused vertebrae, S1-S5 in man, forming the posterior part of the pelvis; its base connects with the lowest lumbar vertebra and its tip with the coccyx. |
| Salivary gland |
Salivary Gland |
C12426 |
NCI Thesaurus |
An exocrine gland that secretes saliva. Salivary glands are mostly located in and around the oral cavity. |
| Scalp |
Scalp |
C89807 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The skin which covers the top of the head and which is usually covered by hair. |
| Scapula |
Scapula |
C12783 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The flat triangle-shaped bone that connects the humerus with the clavicle in the back of the shoulder. |
| Scrotum |
Scrotum |
C12785 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The musculocutaneous pouch that encloses the testicles. (NCI) |
| Seminal Vesicle |
Seminal Vesicle |
C12787 |
NCI Thesaurus |
(SEM-in-al VES-ih-kulz) Glands that help produce semen. |
| Serosal Surface |
Serosa |
C13169 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A membrane lining the external walls of the body cavities and reflected over the surfaces of protruding organs. It consists of mesothelium lying on a connective tissue layer, and secretes a watery exudate. |
| Shoulder |
Shoulder Joint |
C25203 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The region of the body between the neck and the upper arm. |
| Sigmoid colon |
Sigmoid Colon |
C12384 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The portion of the colon that connects to the descending colon above and the rectum below. |
| Sinus(es) |
Sinus |
C33556 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A recess, cavity, or channel. |
| Sinus(es), Maxillary |
Maxillary Sinus |
C12275 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A pyramidal-shaped, thin-walled, air-filled cavity located in the maxilla. It is lined by mucus membrane and periosteum (mucoperiosteum) which contains cilia. It is adjacent to the nasal cavity and communicates with the middle meatus of the nose. It is the largest paranasal sinus and is composed of three recesses: alveolar, zygomatic, and infraorbital. |
| Skeletal Muscle |
Skeletal Muscle Tissue |
C13050 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Striated muscles that are under voluntary control of the organism. They are connected at either or both ends to a bone and are utilized for locomotion and other movements. (NCI) |
| Skin |
Skin |
C12470 |
NCI Thesaurus |
An organ that constitutes the external surface of the body. It consists of the epidermis, dermis, and skin appendages. |
| Skull |
Skull |
C12789 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The skeleton of the head including the bones of the face and the bones enclosing the brain. |
| Small Bowel, Mucosa only |
Small Bowel Mucosa |
C12386:C13166 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The portion of the digestive tube between the stomach and the cecum or beginning of the large intestine; it consists of three portions: duodenum, jejunum, and ileum. SYN intestinum tenue.: The moist tissue that lines some organs and body cavities (such as the nose, mouth, lungs) and makes mucus (a thick, slippery fluid). |
| Small intestine |
Small Intestine |
C12386 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The portion of the digestive tube between the stomach and the cecum or beginning of the large intestine; it consists of three portions: duodenum, jejunum, and ileum. SYN intestinum tenue. |
| Smooth Muscle |
Smooth Muscle Tissue |
C12437 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Involuntary muscle tissue of the internal organs. It is composed of elongated muscle cells or fibers that are not arranged in a striated pattern and form layers of muscle tissue. The smooth muscle cells contain a contractile apparatus composed of thin and thick filaments and a cytoskeleton composed of intermediate filaments. |
| Soft Tissue |
Soft tissue |
C12471 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Refers to muscle, fat, fibrous tissue, blood vessels, or other supporting tissue of the body. |
| Spinal Cord |
Spinal Cord |
C12464 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The elongated, approximately cylindrical part of the central nervous system of vertebrates that lies in the vertebral canal and from which the spinal nerves emerge.|On-line Medical Dictionary |
| Spine |
Vertebral Column |
C12998 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The spinal or vertebral column. |
| Spine/Femur |
Vertebral Column and Femur |
C12998:C37912:C12717:C13717 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The spinal or vertebral column.: An article which expresses the relation of connection or addition. It is used to conjoin a word with a word, a clause with a clause, or a sentence with a sentence.: The longest and largest bone of the skeleton, it is situated between the hip and the knee.: Named locations of, or within, the body. |
| Spine/Femur/Radius |
Vertebral Column and Femur Radius |
C12998:C37912:C12717:C63921 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The spinal or vertebral column.: An article which expresses the relation of connection or addition. It is used to conjoin a word with a word, a clause with a clause, or a sentence with a sentence.: The longest and largest bone of the skeleton, it is situated between the hip and the knee.: A straight line from the center to the perimeter of a circle or from the center to the surface of a sphere. |
| Spleen |
Spleen |
C12432 |
NCI Thesaurus |
An organ that produces lymphocytes, filters the blood, stores blood cells, and destroys those that are aging. It is located on the left side of the abdomen near the stomach. (OCC) |
| Splenic Flexure |
Splenic Flexure |
C12267 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The bend at the junction of the transverse and descending colon. |
| Sternum |
Sternum |
C12793 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The long, flat bone connecting with the cartilages of the first seven ribs and the clavicle. |
| Stomach |
Stomach |
C12391 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The organ located between the esophagus and the small intestine where digestion of food occurs before passing to the small intestine. |
| Stomach, Mucosa only |
Stomach Mucosa |
C12391:C13166 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The organ located between the esophagus and the small intestine where digestion of food occurs before passing to the small intestine.: The moist tissue that lines some organs and body cavities (such as the nose, mouth, lungs) and makes mucus (a thick, slippery fluid). |
| Stomach; Antrum (Distal) |
Distal Antrum Stomach |
C25237:C97102:C12391 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Situated farthest from a point of attachment or origin, as of a limb or bone; or directed away from the midline of the body.: A chamber formation in an organ.: An organ located under the diaphragm, between the liver and the spleen as well as between the esophagus and the small intestine. The stomach is the primary organ of food digestion. |
| Subcutaneous tissue |
Subcutaneous Tissue |
C13353:C12801 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Beneath the skin.: An anatomical structure consisting of similarly specialized cells and intercellular matrix, aggregated according to genetically determined spatial relationships, performing a specific function. |
| Superficial Trunk |
Superficial Trunk |
C25239:C33816 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Of little substance or significance; involving only a surface.: The body excluding the head and neck and limbs. |
| Synovium |
Synovial Membrane |
C12473 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The inner layer of the connective tissue that seals the joint. |
| Systemic |
Systemic |
C13310 |
NCI Thesaurus |
(sis-TEM-ik) Affecting the entire body. |
| Tendon |
Tendon |
C13045 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A band of fibrous connective tissue that joins bone to muscle. |
| Testes |
Testes |
C49636:C12412 |
NCI Thesaurus |
One and the other; relating to or being two in conjunction.: Either of the paired male reproductive glands that produce the male germ cells and the male hormones. |
| Testicle |
Testicle |
C12412 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Either of the paired male reproductive glands that produce the male germ cells and the male hormones. |
| Thigh |
Thigh |
C33763 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A part of the lower limb, located between hip and knee. |
| Thoracic spine |
Thoracic spine |
C69315 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Those vertebrae of the thoracic region, T1-T12 in man. |
| Thoracic/Lumbar spine |
Thoracic And Lumbar Spine |
C13360:C37912:C69314 |
NCI Thesaurus |
(thor-ASS-ik) Having to do with the chest.: An article which expresses the relation of connection or addition. It is used to conjoin a word with a word, a clause with a clause, or a sentence with a sentence.: Those vertebrae between the ribs and the pelvis, L1-L5 in man. |
| Thorax |
Thorax |
C12799 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The upper part of the trunk between the neck and the abdomen. It contains the chief organs of the circulatory and respiratory systems. (From Stedman, 25th ed) |
| Throat |
Throat |
C54272 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The narrow passage from the mouth to the cavity at the back of the mouth. |
| Thymus |
Thymus |
C12433 |
NCI Thesaurus |
An organ that is part of the lymphatic system, in which T lymphocytes grow and multiply. The thymus is in the chest behind the breastbone. |
| Thyroid gland |
Thyroid Gland |
C12400 |
NCI Thesaurus |
(THIGH-royd) A gland located beneath the voice box (larynx) that produces thyroid hormone. The thyroid helps regulate growth and metabolism. |
| Thyroid; Isthmus |
Isthmus Thyroid Gland |
C93172:C12400 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A narrow part inside the body that connects two larger structures.: An endocrine gland located at the base of the neck that produces and secretes thyroxine and other hormones. Thyroxine is important for metabolic control. |
| Tibia |
Tibia |
C12800 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The second longest bone of the skeleton. It is located on the medial side of the lower leg, articulating with the FIBULA laterally, the TALUS distally, and the FEMUR proximally. |
| Tongue |
Tongue |
C12422 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The muscular organ located in the floor of the mouth and serving as the principal organ of taste and modification of the voice in speech. |
| Tongue, Base of tongue |
Base of the Tongue |
C12228 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The posterior one third of the tongue behind the terminal sulcus that forms the anterior aspect of the oro-pharynx responsible for swallowing and modification of the voice in speech. |
| Tonsil |
Tonsil |
C12802 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The two organs situated in the throat on either side of the narrow passage from the mouth to the pharynx. They are composed of lymphoid tissues. |
| Tonsil, Pharyngeal |
Tonsillar Tissue |
C33318 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A fold of lymphatic tissue covered by ciliated epithelium at the very back of the nose, in the roof of the nasopharynx. |
| Trachea |
Trachea |
C12428 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The fibrocartilaginous, mucous-lined tube passing from the larynx to the bronchi. |
| Trachea/Major Bronchi |
Trachea and Main Bronchus |
C12428:C12284 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The cartilaginous and membranous tube descending from the larynx and branching into the right and left main bronchi.: The left and right main bronchi considered as a group. |
| Transverse Colon |
Transverse Colon |
C12385 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The third division of the colon (large intestine). It communicates with the ascending colon in the upper right-hand quadrant of the abdomen and the descending colon in the upper left-hand quadrant. |
| Trunk |
Trunk |
C33816 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The body excluding the head and neck and limbs. |
| Trunk, Superficial |
Superficial Trunk |
C25239:C33816 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Of little substance or significance; involving only a surface.: The body excluding the head and neck and limbs. |
| Umbilical Cord |
Umbilical Cord |
C34320 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Extraembryonic structure that connects the fetus to the placenta. It contains two arteries and one vein. |
| Unknown |
Unknown |
C17998 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Not known, not observed, not recorded, or refused. |
| Upper extremity |
Upper Extremity |
C12671 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The region of the body that includes the arm, the forearm, and hand. |
| Ureter |
Ureter |
C12416 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The thick-walled tube that carries urine from each kidney to the bladder. |
| Ureteric Orifice |
Ureteric Orifice |
C12337 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The opening of the ureter in the bladder that is situated at the lateral angle of the trigone. |
| Urethra |
Urethra |
C12417 |
NCI Thesaurus |
(yoo-REE-thra) The tube through which urine leaves the body. It empties urine from the bladder. |
| Urinary tract |
Urinary System |
C12413 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The organs of the body that produce and discharge urine. These include the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. |
| Uterine Cervix |
Cervix Uteri |
C12311 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The lower part of the uterus occupying the region between the isthmus of the uterus and the vagina. It is divided into supravaginal and vaginal portions. |
| Uterus |
Uterus |
C12405 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A hollow, thick-walled, muscular organ located within the pelvic cavity of a woman. Within the uterus the fertilized egg implants and the fetus develops during pregnancy. |
| Uvula |
Uvula |
C12232 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The fleshy lobe that hangs at the back of the soft palate.
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| Vagina |
Vagina |
C12407 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The female genital canal, extending from the uterus to the vulva. |
| Vas Deferens |
Vas Deferens |
C12813 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Duct carrying spermatozoa. |
| Vein |
Vein |
C12814 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A blood vessel that carries blood toward the heart. |
| Vena Cava, Inferior/Superior |
Vena Cava |
C12817 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A large vein which returns blood from the head, neck and extremities to the heart. |
| Vertebra |
Vertebra |
C12933 |
NCI Thesaurus |
Any of the ring-shaped bony structures that constitute the spinal column and surround the spinal cord. |
| Vertebral column |
Vertebral Column |
C0037949 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The spinal or vertebral column. |
| Vulva |
Vulva |
C12408 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The external, visible part of the female genitalia surrounding the urethral and vaginal opening. The vulva includes the clitoris and inner as well as outer labia. |
| Whole body |
Body |
C13041 |
NCI Thesaurus |
The entire physical structure of an organism. It is composed of anatomic systems, regions, cavities, and spaces. |
| Wrist |
Wrist |
C33894 |
NCI Thesaurus |
A joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones. (NCI) |