Abdomen
... Abdomen :
the belly, that part of
the body that contains all of
the structures ...
Abdominal aortic aneurysm
... becomes abnormally large or balloons outward.
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Abdominal bloating
... Definition: Abdominal bloating is when
the abdomen feels full and tight. It is usually ... Abdominal bloating is a condition in which
the abdomen feels full and tight -- usually caused ... ... - Abdominal bloating and lethargy in
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Abdominal CT scan
... Abdominal CT scan What
the risks are: CT scans and other X-ray s are monitored and regulated to provide
the minimum amount of radiation exposure needed to produce
the image. CT scans provide low levels of radiation. ...
Abdominal mass
... Abdominal mass
the abdomen is usually divided into 4 quadrants: ... examination . It may not have been detected by
the affected person because most abdominal mass es ... mass that can be seen or felt acute pain in
the back or abdomen febrile urinary tract ...
Abdominal girth
... Abdominal girth Definition: Abdominal girth is
the measurement of
the distance around
the abdomen at a specific point, usually ...
Abdominal Pain
... mild stomach ache to severe acute pain .
the pain is usually nonspecific and can be caused ... of conditions. Many organ s are found within
the abdominal cavity . Abdominal pain that ... lactose intolerance (difficulty digesting
the lactose sugar in milk ), ... Abdominal ...
Abdominal MRI
... Abdominal MRI
the machine produces loud thumping and humming noise ... operation. Ear plugs are usually given to reduce
the noise . A technologist observes
the entire procedure and may be spoken to through an ...
Abdominal tap
... a procedure in which a needle is inserted through
the abdominal wall to remove fluid from
the abdomen . Normally,
the abdomen contains only a small amount of fluid. ...
Abnormal posturing
... posturing Definition: Abnormal posturing is
the tendency to assume a particular body position, or to move or hold one or more parts of
the body in a particular way. Abnormal Posturing ... l Bleeding Between Periods) Abnormality of
the Urea Cycle - Hereditary (Hereditary Urea Cycle ...
Abscess
... by a colored area from pink to deep red.
the middle of an abscess is full of pus and ... are characterized by inflamation, which is due to
the accumulation of pus in
the local tissue s, and often painful swelling . ...
Abortion
... Abortion Introduction Abortion is one of
the most common medical procedures performed in
the United States each year. More than 40% of all ... (induced or spontaneous) in which all of
the fetal and placenta l material has been ...
Abdominal ultrasound
... Abdominal ultrasound is done to: Determine
the cause of abdominal pain . Detect, measure, or monitor an aneurysm in
the aorta . An aneurysm may cause a large, pulsing lump in
the abdomen . ...
Abrasion
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Absorption
... Re absorption : Absorbing again. For example,
the kidney selectively reabsorbs substances such as ... and sodium which it had already secreted into
the renal tubules. These reabsorbed substances return to
the blood . Mal absorption can result from a ...
Abuse
... set of problems that include child neglect and
the physical, emotional, and sexual abuse of ... to occur at moments of greatest stress , when
the perpetrator strikes out in anger at
the child. Many perpetrators were themselves abuse d ...
Abstinence
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Acanthosis nigricans
... dark thickened velvety patches , especially in
the folds of skin in
the axilla (armpit), groin and back of
the ....
Accidents
... '. What causes them? Accidents are, by far,
the leading cause of death among children and adolescents .
the automobile accounts for
the largest number of these acci dental death s. ...
ACE levels
... LEVELS - This is a blood test which measures
the concentration of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) in
the blood stream. SACE ( ACE Levels ) Sachets ... of ACE levels requires a blood sample.
the patient need not be fasting . Risks ... ...
Acetaminophen overdose
... overdose may not appear until 2 to 4 days after
the overdose is taken, but treatment to prevent ... must be started within 24 hours or less after
the overdose is taken. . For salicylate-containing ... from an overdose of acetaminophen. Also,
the Food and Drug Administration estimates that ...
Achalasia
... s - these simple exams can show distortion of
the esophagus , which can indicate achalasia . Achalasia affects
the esophagus ,
the tube that carries swallowed food ...
Acetone
... Acetone : In
the body, a chemical that is formed when
the body uses fat instead of glucose ( sugar ) for energy.
the formation of acetone means that cells lack ...
Achondroplasia
... Autosomal dominant inheritance means that
the gene is located on one of
the autosomes ( chromosome pairs 1 through 22). ... It is a dominant trait, meaning that anybody with
the genetic defect will display ...
Achilles Tendon
... Achilles Tendon Rupture Overview
the Achilles tendon , or tendon calcaneus, is a large ropelike band of fibrous tissue in
the back of
the ankle that ...
Achilles tendinitis
... What is Achilles Tendinitis and Rupture ?
the Achilles tendon is named for
the Greek hero Achilles, who was dipped in a river by
the gods to make him indestructible. Achilles ...
Acid Reflux
... have other causes, such as bile reflux . So,
the term acid reflux disease is more specific in
the sense of what causes it. However, it doesn't describe
the affected body part. Acid reflux disease ( ...
Achromatopsia
... Achromatopsia is
the subject of
the book "The Island of
the Colorblind" ...
Acid
... in a doctor's office or lab and requires that
the patient swallow 3 tiny tubes into
the stomach . Acid reducers may be used ... GERD symptoms. Acid -fast stain Definition:
the acid -fast stain is a test used to examine a ...
Acidosis
... Acidosis : Too much acid in
the body, a distinctly abnormal condition resulting from
the accumulation of acid or from
the depletion of alkaline reserves. In acidosis ...
Acid mucopolysaccharides
... Acid mucopolysaccharides is a test that measures
the amount of mucopolysaccharides excreted in
the urine over a 24-hour period. This test is ... dermatan sulfate and heparan sulfate) in
the tissue ....
Acid-fast stain
... Acid-fast stain Definition:
the acid-fast stain is a test used to examine a specimen for
the presence of microorganism s, specifically myco bacteria which include
the bacteria that cause tuberculosis . ...
Acne
... occur at all ages. Typical acne appears in
the oil-producing areas of
the body—namely,
the face, chest, and back. Acne is very common - ...
Acne rosacea
... a chronic disorder involving inflammation of
the cheeks, nose, chin, forehead, or eyelids. It may ... Acne rosacea is a skin problem that affects
the nose and face. It causes redness and lumps. Blood vessels become more visible. Sometimes
the nose gets larger and looks misshapen. Acne ...
Acl injury
... ACL insufficiency or an ACL-deficient knee .
the ability of
the ACL to control knee movement decreases, resulting in more sliding of
the bones. An ACL injury is a sprain , which is ...
Acne vulgaris
... October 24, 2001 ... Acne vulgaris ,
the medical term for common acne , is
the most common skin disease . It affects nearly 17 million people in
the United States. While acne can arise at any age, ...
Acoustic
... , noncancerous, often slow-growing tumor of
the nerve that connects
the ear to
the brain (8th cranial or auditory) nerve . ...
Acrocyanosis
... or narrowing of small blood vessels in
the skin of affected patients. Acrocyanosis : Blueness of
the extremities (the hands and feet). Acrocyanosis ... Acrocyanosis A slight cyanosis , or blueness of
the hands and feet ...
Acoustic neuroma
... , noncancerous, often slow-growing tumor of
the nerve that connects
the ear to
the brain (8th cranial or auditory) nerve . ...
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
... SYNDROME - A fatal disease that destroys
the host 's immune system resulting from ... ). [ Med Help International ] [ Search ] [ Ask
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the brain (neurological) and nerve s, body wasting ...