Medical Glossary
Terms starting with Q
- ParaplegiaQuerschnittlähmung
- A spinal cord injury is a paralysis that results from damage to the spinal cord, for example after an accident. Depending on the level of the injury, the legs or also the arms as well as bladder and bowel function are affected.
- Quadrant
- In medicine, a quadrant refers to one of the four imaginary sections into which, for example, the abdomen or the breast is divided. This division helps to describe the location of complaints or findings more precisely.
- QuadricepsQuadrizeps
- The quadriceps is the large four-headed muscle at the front of the thigh. It extends the knee and is important for walking, standing up and climbing stairs.
- Quincke's edemaQuincke-Ödem
- Quincke's oedema is a sudden, deep swelling of the skin or mucous membranes, often in the face, on the lips or in the throat. If it affects the airways, it can become dangerous and requires prompt medical help.
- Quotient
- In medicine, a quotient is a ratio value that arises from dividing two measured quantities. Well-known examples are the intelligence quotient or ratios derived from laboratory values, which make comparisons easier.
- WhealQuaddel
- A weal is a temporary, raised swelling of the skin, such as occurs with hives or after an insect sting. It is caused by a build-up of fluid in the skin, often itches and usually disappears again within hours.