ovarian cysts General term for cysts and cystic diseases of the ovary. ovarian neoplasms Tumors or cancer of the ovary. These neoplasms can be benign or malignant. ovary Either of the sex glands in females. They produce ova and hormones. ovulation The discharge of an ovum from a rupturing ...
COPD is caused by long-term exposure to cigarette smoke, chemicals or fumes at work, air pollution, or other irritants. Over time, exposure to these toxic substances damages the airways and makes them less elastic. The walls between the air sacs are destroyed, making it difficult for the al...
The medical term for a cut or tear in the skin is a laceration. 小题1: A long cut on a finger can likely be treated without a visit to a doctor if the wound is not very deep. However, if you have a short but deep laceration, you will need professional attention....
The term head and neck cancers refers to a group of cancers found in the head and neck region. This includes tumors found in: The oral cavity (mouth). The lips, the tongue, the teeth, the gums, the lining inside the lips and cheeks, the floor of the mouth (under the tongue), the...
Cleft palate and cleft lip result from failure of the two sides of the face to unite properly at an early stage of prenatal development. The defect may be limited to the outer flesh of the upper lip (the term harelip, suggesting the lip of a rabbit, is both inaccurate and unkind), or...
It’s become like tenesmus, which is the medical term for the condition of dissatisfied defaecation. The instinct is blameless, the urge is strong, but the act feels somehow incomplete. Hillary deplored deplorables to her cost. It turns out the deplorable are not few and they live next ...
(4) Absence of hand or any portion thereof except for fingers as noted above. (5) Polydactyly. (6) Scars and deformities of the fingers or hand that are symptomatic or that impair normal function to such a degree as to interfere with the satisfactory performance of military duty. ...
joined fingers or toes An individual who does not generally conform to gender-based expectation is described as: transgender Placing drops into a patient's eye is called: instillation The term for "after meals" is postprandial The combining form for diaphragm is ...
Many people find it helpful to consult specialists, such as occupational therapists, to create a personalised plan that addresses both short- and long-term goals. (more…) Continue Reading Mental Health Research, Stress / 02.12.2024 How can stress negatively affect your body and your overall he...
Vegetables can be disastrous because of fertilizers and pesticides and none of us realizes the long-term damage being done by the rotten bacteria in our drinking water. However, there is one food that is incredibly dangerous and we all have, or will, eat it at some time in our lives. ...