Bma Illustrated Medical Dictionary
infection involves the face and eye and is called herpes zoster ophthalmicus. Herpes zoster is caused by the vari- cella–zoster ...
the acetabulum, a cup-like cavity in the pelvis. Tough ligaments attach the femur to the pelvis, further stabilizing the joint a ...
history-takingThe process by which a doctor learns from patients the symp- toms of their illnesses and any previous disorders. ( ...
continuously for 24 hours or longer. The monitor records by means of electrodes attached to the chest and allows the detection o ...
2 different alleles controlling that trait. (See also inheritance; genetic disorders.) hookworm infestationAn infestation of the ...
housemaid’s kneeInflammation of the bursathat acts as a cushion over the kneecap. The inflammation is usually caused by prolonge ...
errors of) in which there is an abnormal accumulation of substances known as mucopolysaccharides in the tissues. Affected childr ...
epilepsy, irritability, lethargy, and the absence of normal reflex actions. If it is not treated, hydrocephalus progresses to se ...
reduce nausea in Ménière’s disease. It is also used in eye-drops to dilate the pupil before an eye examination or surgery. An in ...
Excessive sweating may be caused by hot weather, exercise, or anxiety. In some cases it is due to an infection, thyrotoxi- cosis ...
The condition is diagnosed by X-raysof the hands and skull and by blood tests. Surgical removal of abnormal parathyroid tissue u ...
not the same as hirsutism, which is due to abnormal levels of male hormones. hypertrophyEnlargement of an organ or tissue due to ...
a sensation of not being able to take a full breath. Breathing into a paper bag may help to reduce the symptoms in people with a ...
is characterized by reduced sweating and is accompanied by dry, wrinkled skin, sparse hair, small, brittle nails, and conical te ...
myocardial infarctionor adrenal failure. Treatment depends on the cause. In the absence of serious disease, low blood pressure i ...
an early feature of cerebral palsy. It occurs in disorders of the spinal cord, such as Werdnig–Hoffman disease, and in some chil ...
iatrogenicA term meaning “physician- produced”. It can be applied to any medical condition, disease, or adverse event resulting ...
(see adhesion). Other disorders of the ileum include Meckel’s diverticulumand diseases in which absorption of nutri- ents is imp ...
particularly harmful in the elderly because it causes muscle wasting and progressive loss of function. Total immobility can prod ...
antibodiesare injected into the blood to provide immediate but short-lived protection against specific bacteria, vir- uses, or t ...
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