gland's of HenleThese are not really glands. They are folds in the mucous membrane of the palpebral conjunctiva, situated between the tarsal plates and the fornices, in which there are goblet cells (Fig. G2).Syn.crypts of Henle (strictly speaking this term refers only to the pit-like de...
Prostate massage, therefore, is not employed in treating any medical condition in the present times. Sexual Prostate Massage The term ‘prostate milking’ seems to have a greater erotic connotation than the general term ‘prostate massage’. It points to the sexual practice of releasing the ...
Medical Encyclopedia Wikipedia Related to adrenal gland:pituitary gland,Adrenal Gland Cancer,Adrenal fatigue adrenal gland top: cross section of a right adrenal gland bottom: placement of adrenal glands relative to kidneys adrenal gland n. Either of two small, dissimilarly shaped endocrine glands, one...
Hyperthyroidism is a term that refers to an excess metabolic condition caused by excessive TH production and secretion [41]. Hyperthyroidism is defined by a rise in blood levels of the thyroid hormones thyroxin (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). T3 and T4 production in thyroid gland follicles is ...
s the tumours according to the tissue of origin as being of epithelial or non-epithelial origin. In addition, there is a group of unclassified and allied conditions, which, although not strictly neoplastic, can present as a localized swelling that clinically may mimic a neoplastic condition....
The condition may be transient, prolonged or permanent depending upon the duration of the condition. Aetiology: Temporary causes are: (1) Psychological causes due to anxiety and depression; (2) Drug therapy-Drugs that exert anti-anticholinergic and decrease the volume of serous saliva are: ...
Prognosis In the long term,most cases of parotitis go away and don't return. Parotitis that is linked to another medical condition (such as HIV/AIDS or Sjögren's syndrome) may not go away completely. How does parotitis occur? Parotitis is caused byduct obstruction(such as sialolithiasis)...
Short term clinical effect of active and inactive Salvadora persica miswak on dental plaque and gingivitis Salvadora persica shrub has been used traditionally in folk medicine for different medical condition treatments. The habitual use of Salvadora persica root... Abier Sofrata a,Fernanda Brito a,Me...
periodicity and longevity of these symptoms are important in the differential diagnosis, a review of themedical historyand physical condition of the patient may provide important information. A history of skin, endocrine, or swallowing abnormalities may suggest a systemiccollagen diseaseormetabolic ...
Acuteparotitisis an extremely painful condition as theparotid glandis invested with a richly innervatedfascia. It is most frequently caused by themumps virus; it occurs commonly in children and is usually bilateral, although it may be unilateral. ...