Glossary
T
- T cells
- One of the two major lymphocyte classes that mediate the immune process.
- Tendon
- A strong, whitish coloured cord of fibrous connective tissue that connects muscles to bones.
- Teratogen
- Literally, monster forming. Any drug or agent that will cause birth defects if taken during pregnancy.
- Testes Testicles
- The male gonads and main site of testosterone production.
- Testosterone
- The main male sex hormone responsible for the growth and maintenance of the secondary sexual characteristics (body and facial hair, vocal cord thickening, increased musculature).
- Thalamus
- The part of the brain involved in relaying sensory impulses to the cerebral cortex.
- Therapeutic
- Any agent (drug, gene, protein or other molecule) that is beneficial in a disease-healing process.
- Thoracic
- Referring to the chest.
- Thromboembolism
- Obstruction of blood vessels by unnecessary blood clots
- Thrombosis
- The formation of blood clots at sites where they are not required to prevent blood loss.
