Follicular. Relating to or affecting follicles.
Fomentations. Local application of cloths wrung out of hot water.
Forceps. An instrument having a motion and use like the thumb and fore-finger. Pincers. Obstetrical forceps embrace the head of the foetus.
Foreskin. That part of the skin of the penis which is prolonged over the head of the organ.
Formication. A sensation like a number of ants creeping on a part.
Fracture. Broken bone. In compound fracture the end of the bone projects through the skin.
Function. The peculiar action of an organ, or part of the body.
Functional. Pertaining to the specific action of an organ or part.
Fundus. The bottom or base of an organ. The fundus of the womb is its upper part, when in its natural position.
Fungiform. Mushroom-shaped.