Voiceproblem.org: Glossary of Terms: F-J

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F	False-Negative A test result that is incorrectly negative Search for related articles at PubMed at the NLM Flexible Laryngoscopy An examination of the voice box in which a flexible fiberoptic scope is used; this examination allows the physician to view the voice box "in action" (i.e., while the patient is producing sound) Search for related articles at PubMed at the NLM Frequencies The speed at which the vocal folds vibrate Search for related articles at PubMed at the NLM Frozen Section Analysis Method of analyzing tissue biopsy specimens that allows for immediate analysis; pathologist rapidly freezes a specimen and prepares it for immediate examination under a microscope; allows for early results as the normal process takes 24 hours to prepare the specimen Search for related articles at PubMed at the NLM return to top
G	Gastric Dysmotility Abnormal contraction of stomach muscles Search for related articles at PubMed at the NLM Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Backflow of stomach fluids into the esophagus; associated with "heartburn" Search for related articles at PubMed at the NLM General Anesthesia Anesthesia that puts a patient completely to sleep Search for related articles at PubMed at the NLM Globus Pharyngeus Feeling of a lump in the throat Search for related articles at PubMed at the NLM Glottic Referring to the early vocal fold area Search for related articles at PubMed at the NLM Glottic Tumor A tumor (abnormal growth) within the area of the glottis (the vocal folds and the opening) Search for related articles at PubMed at the NLM Glottis or Rima Glottides The opening between the two vocal folds; the glottis is open during breathing and closed during swallowing and sound production Search for related articles at PubMed at the NLM Graft Migration The implant does not stay in the place where the surgeon put it Search for related articles at PubMed at the NLM Granulation Tissue The tissue that is formed as part of the tissue healing and repair process after injury or surgery; so named because of its granular appearance Search for related articles at PubMed at the NLM Guaifenesin An ingredient in medications to induce cough; used as an expectorant Search for related articles at PubMed at the NLM return to top
H	Hemoptysis Coughing up blood Search for related articles at PubMed at the NLM Hemorrhage Bleeding within the body Search for related articles at PubMed at the NLM Hiatal Hernia Abnormal junction (or connection) between the stomach and the food pipe (esophagus) Search for related articles at PubMed at the NLM Hiatus Opening, as in the case of an opening between two muscles Search for related articles at PubMed at the NLM Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) The virus that causes recurrent respiratory papillomatosis; HPV also causes genital warts Search for related articles at PubMed at the NLM Hypopharynx Back of throat Search for related articles at PubMed at the NLM Hypothyroidism Abnormal functioning of the thyroid, in which too little thyroid hormone is released Search for related articles at PubMed at the NLM return to top
I	Immunotherapeutic Treatment Treatment designed to boost the immune system Search for related articles at PubMed at the NLM Impaired Esophageal Clearance Abnormal emptying or clearance of esophagus Search for related articles at PubMed at the NLM Implant Extrusion Implant is "rejected" and pushed outwards Search for related articles at PubMed at the NLM Inflammation Response to injury that results in swelling, redness, and/or pain Search for related articles at PubMed at the NLM Inflammatory Reaction The injury healing response Search for related articles at PubMed at the NLM Inflammatory Tissue The cells and substances found in the areas where there is response to injury, such as inflammation Search for related articles at PubMed at the NLM Inspiratory Stridor Noisy breathing-in, or noise on inhalation due to obstruction or narrowing of the laryngeal or tracheal parts of the airway; stridor is a sign of difficulty passing air – any breathing difficulty needs immediate medical attention Search for related articles at PubMed at the NLM Intonation The rise and fall of pitch in an individual's voice during speech Search for related articles at PubMed at the NLM return to top
J	Joint Arthritis Swelling of any joint in the body; can lead to pain and dysfunction of that joint Search for related articles at PubMed at the NLM return to top

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