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Venom

...insect that has an elongated body and a segmented, curved tail tipped with a venom ous stinger. A sting can be fatal to a person who is allergic to it. Full article >>> Venom from the brown recluse spider usually causes local tissue damage. The following are the most common symptoms of...

Tracheostomy

...RAY-kee-AHS-tuh-mee toob) A 2-inch- to 3-inch-long curved metal or plastic tube placed in a surgically created opening ( tracheostomy ) in the windpipe to keep it open. Also called a trach ("trake") tube. trans abdominal ultrasound ... Full article >>> A tracheostomy -- in which an incisi...

Traction

...lungs through the tube of an endoscope (usually a curved flexible tube containing fiber s that carry light down the tube and project an enlarged image up the tube to the viewer) that is inserted into the upper lungs . Can be used for ex traction ... Full article >>> in the hip joint , ...

Speculum

...health professional will insert an instrument with curved blades ( speculum ) into your vagina . The speculum gently spreads apart the vagina l walls, allowing the inside of the vagina and the cervix to be examined. Full article >>> You will be asked to lie on your back with your feet...

Scoliosis

... "1 (Curvature of the Spine) SYMPTOMS"The spine is curved slightly to one side. CAUSES" Scoliosis occurs 80% of the time in girls, and primarily in preteen and teen years, during rapid growth spurts. Full article >>> paralysis , bulbar; paralysis , familial periodic; paralysis , obstetric...

Pupil

...(HOS-pis) ... Full article >>> 1. A curved glass used to bring together or spread rays of light. 2. The transparent organ lying behind the iris and pupil that focuses light on the retina of the eye . leprosy ... Full article >>> Paremyd (hydroxy amphetamine hydrobro...

Nearsightedness

...rticle >>> Contact lenses are small, curved pieces of plastic shaped to fit your eyes to correct some vision problems, such as nearsightedness or farsightedness . Full article >>> Vision correction surgery can benefit people with myopia ( nearsightedness ), hyperop...

Lordosis

...ordosis is an increased curvature of the normally curved lumbar spine. Full article >>> How is lordosis diagnose d? The physician makes the diagnosis of lordosis with a complete medical history of the child, physical examination , and diagnostic tests. Full article >>...

Ligament

...d, the arch lowers, so that instead of the natural curved contour, there is flattening of the entire sole. Sometimes no discomfort accompanies flat foot . Full article >>> Within a joint , ligament s attach bones to other bones, tendon s attach muscle s to bones, cartilage lines and he...

Lens

...tis ). Full article >>> lens 1. A curved glass used to bring together or spread rays of light. 2. The transparent organ lying behind the iris and pupil that focuses light on the retina of the eye . leprosy ... Full article >>> Lens cleaning and hygiene Avoid ma...

Iris

... Myxo virus . Full article >>> 1. A curved glass used to bring together or spread rays of light. 2. The transparent organ lying behind the iris and pupil that focuses light on the retina of the eye . leprosy ... Full article >>> Abnormal development of the retina i...

Injuries

...low to the chest wall. Breaks usually occur in the curved portion of the outer part of the rib cage. Full article >>> Eye injuries such as from arc-welding burns , and from bruising or post -surgical discomfort may be treated with a soothing charcoal poultice (eyelids closed!). Pain ...

Hyperopia

... ( hyperopia ). This occurs when your cornea is curved too little or your eye is shorter from front to back than normal. The effect is the opposite of nearsightedness . Full article >>> Farsightedness ( hyperopia ) may be corrected with glasses or contact lenses. Search All of Medicin...

Curved penis

...blem with sexual performance, men with a slightly curved penis should not be concerned and do not need to ...ulls the affected area off at an angle, causing a curved penis . Full article >>>...

Circulation

...etes has circulation problems in the feet has curved toenails clips his or her toenails too short or allows the nails to become too long wears shoes that fit too tightly has thickened toenails ... Full article >>> After contrast dyes are injected into the heart 's circulation thr...

Bronchoscopy

...lungs through the tube of an endoscope (usually a curved flexible tube containing fiber s that carry light down the tube and project an enlarged image up the tube to the viewer) that is ... Full article >>> Bronchoscopy Lung scan Pulmonary function tests Sputum analysis (if the cough...

Bronchitis

...lungs through the tube of an endoscope (usually a curved flexible tube containing fiber s that carry light down the tube and ... Full article >>> Bronchitis Infection in the bronchi ( breathing tubes). Pneumonia Infection or inflammation in the lung itself. For Your Information ... ...

Bronchi

...lungs through the tube of an endoscope (usually a curved flexible tube containing fiber s that carry light down the tube and ... Full article >>> bronchi ectasis A chronic enlargement of the bronchi accompanied by cough ing and production of large amounts of phlegm -containing pus...