Hoarseness of voice
Definition: Hoarseness is defined as roughness of voice resulting from variations of periodicity and/or intensity of consecutive sound waves. [1]…
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Sickle cell Disease
Definition Genetic Sickle Cell Disorders or Sickle cell Disease are characterized by presence of HbS sickle hemoglobin which give sickle…
Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
Definition: Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura or immune thrombocytopenia also known as Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), is a type of thrombocytopenic purpura…
Varicose vein
Definition: Varicose vein are dilated, tortuous and elongated superficial veins of the limb. [2] Overview Epidemiology xxx Causes Types Risk…
Thalassemia
Definition: Thalassemia are genetic disorders of Hb synthesis in which there is reduced production of one or more chains of…
Herpes Labialis
Definition: A Herpes Labialis is a group of tiny, painful blisters caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). They’re also…
Tuberculosis
Definition: Tuberculosis (TB), which is caused by bacteria of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex, is one of the oldest diseases known…
Ebola virus
Definition An infectious and frequently fatal disease marked by fever and severe internal bleeding, spread through contact with infected body…
Chickenpox
Definition: Chickenpox is an infectious disease causing a mild fever and a rash of itchy inflamed pimples which turn to blisters…
Vitamin B 12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Definition Vitamin B 12 deficiency or Vitamin B 12 deficiency anemia also known as cobalamin deficiency is the medical condition…
Motion Sickness
Definition Motion Sickness is a very common balance disorder especially among young children. It is condition of the inner ear…
Constipation
Definition: Difficulty in passing stool or passes once in 2 / 3 days, stools can be hard or soft is…
Down Syndrome
Definition: Down syndrome is a genetic disorder caused when abnormal cell division results in an extra full or partial copy…
Building a Medical Vocabulary
Building a Medical Vocabulary: In general, A medical vocabulary is the heart of a career in the allied health fields. Additionally, It provides the means by which all individuals concerned with patient health care issues can share information. Whether in a one-physician office, a major clinic, or a centralized laboratory, a behind-the-scenes health care team…
Diabetes Mellitus
Definition: Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic diseases characterized by hyperglycaemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action…
